Former Star of South Africa On Call To Get Virat Kohli To Bowl
Team India is lacking a sixth bowling option in their playing XI as star all-rounder Hardik Pandya out of the ongoing Cricket World Cup. Hardik, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament, suffered an ankle injury during the match between India and Bangladesh on October 19. He missed the last three group matches before being eventually ruled out of the tournament on the eve of India's match against South Africa on Sunday. During the match against Bangladesh, Hardik twisted his ankle while bowling.
The India vice captain bowled just three balls in that over, which was completed by star batter Virat Kohli. It was the first time in over six years that Kohli got the chance to bowl in an ODI.
While sharing his views on the debate, former all-rounder of South Africa Albie Morkel feels that forcing Kohli to bowl seems a bit unfair on the player's part. The star batter should definitely swing his arms, but only if he wants to.
Morkel said on S. Badrinath's YouTube channel that "I think it's unfair to him. Unless he wants to bowl, Badri I'm sure the captain won't make a big call like that. If he wants to bowl, give it to him. He should bowl and come and redeem himself."