Joe Root Analyzes Virat Kohli's Off-Stump Struggles and the Risks of Technical Changes

England's star batter, Joe Root, recently delved into the challenges faced by Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli, particularly his struggles with deliveries outside the off-stump. Since the COVID-19 era, Kohli had been going through a tough patch in Test cricket, which ultimately led him to announce his retirement from the format just before the series against England. Root highlighted that Kohli's weakness outside the off-stump was repeatedly exploited by bowlers, contributing to his dip in form.

Root shared his thoughts on Kohli's difficulties as he advanced in his career, pointing out how tough it is for a batter to regain form when there's little break between matches. "Every player has their own unique approach. In a five-match Test series, if there's something in your game that doesn't feel right, it can be tough to address. You don't have the luxury of taking two weeks off to work on it. There's no room for adjustments unless you make a significant change during the Test itself. And, of course, you're up against some very skilled players in their own conditions. Let’s not forget, people will constantly bring up how you got out," Root told the Times of India.

Root will be a key player for England in the upcoming series against India. He has been the top run scorer in the previous two World Test Championship (WTC) cycles and is currently on a record-breaking spree.