Srikkanth Highlights Kohli Era Brilliance, Accuses India of Overrating Test Performance

Former cricketer Srikkanth criticized Team India's Test performance post-Virat Kohli's captaincy, calling them overrated. He highlighted India's struggle in SENA countries, emphasizing their decline since Kohli's leadership. Srikkanth praised India's ODI strength but questioned their performance in crucial knockout matches.

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Amidst Team India's recent Test loss against South Africa, former cricketer Kris Srikkanth has expressed strong opinions about the team's prowess in different cricket formats. Since Virat Kohli relinquished the Test captaincy, India's performance abroad has raised concerns, marking a significant departure from their previous successes. The team's struggles in Test matches across South Africa, England, and Australia have sparked debates over Rohit Sharma's leadership, the team's competitive spirit, and the selection of certain players.

Srikkanth, known for his candid analysis, criticized Team India's Test cricket, asserting that beyond ODIs, the team's reputation appears inflated. He commended their dominance in 50-over matches despite faltering in crucial knockout fixtures. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he emphasized Kohli's era as exceptional, highlighting India's formidable run in overseas matches during that time. However, since then, their performance has significantly declined, especially in Test cricket.

"When Virat Kohli was the captain of the team, we were outstanding. We dominated in England, we fought hard in South Africa, we won in Australia. We had a good phase for 2-4 years. Yes, we were dominating in England, in Australia," Srikkanth remarked.

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The recent loss against South Africa has intensified scrutiny on Rahul Dravid's coaching team, as a potential 0-2 loss might prompt changes before their Australian tour. Cape Town, the upcoming test venue, hasn't favored India historically, presenting a formidable challenge for the two-time WTC finalists. The team aims to rebound after their recent innings defeat and salvage their performance in the series' final game.

Srikkanth's candid assessment underscores the challenge India faces in living up to the standards set during Kohli's tenure. The debates regarding Test cricket, captaincy, and player selection continue to echo within the cricketing community. As the team navigates these challenges, the upcoming matches will serve as critical litmus tests to gauge their ability to reclaim past glories and redefine their status in international Test cricket.