Following Sanjay Manjrekar’s recent comment, Virat Kohli’s brother Vikas has taken aim at the Indian batsman’s detractors. The former Indian cricketer expressed remorse and disappointment at Virat Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket.
Manjrekar believed that instead of ending his red-ball career early, the former India captain might have demonstrated more determination in attempting to return to his peak form.
On Threads, Vikas Kohli made a scathing statement against people who utilize Virat’s name to stay relevant. Some people, he said, are unable to manage their houses without bringing up the star batter. Fans conjectured that it might have been aimed directly at Manjrekar and his previous remarks, however it cannot be determined.
“SEEMS LIKE LOGON KI DAAL ROTI NAHI CHALTI. BINA VIRAT KOHLI KA NAAM LIYE HUE, (It seems like people cannot run their houses without taking Virat Kohli’s name),” said Vikas on Threads.
Vikas had previously attacked Manjrekar, criticizing the former Indian cricketer for pointing out Virat’s IPL strike rate.
Virat Kohli’s recent accomplishments in ODI cricket have been noteworthy despite the off-field rumors. He was instrumental in India’s 2-1 home series victory over South Africa prior to the New Zealand series. Kohli finished as the series’ leading scorer with 302 runs after scoring 135 and 102 in back-to-back games, followed by an unbeaten 65.
Virat’s reputation was further enhanced when he returned to domestic cricket for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after almost 15 years. He was praised for his instant impact after making 131 off 101 balls against Andhra and 77 off 61 balls against Gujarat.
A sizable crowd gathered at the airport on January 7 when Virat landed in Vadodara ahead of the ODI opening match. As fans flocked to meet the cricketer in large numbers, security was bolstered, demonstrating his ongoing appeal to supporters across the country.
