Speaking on Sports Today, he discussed how crucial it is for a player to take some time off the game at times. He emphasized that taking a break has helped many cricketers in the past, and Kohli too will benefit from the same.

The cricketer-turned-commentator suggested that maintaining high intensity and winning games for the country at any cost might have taken a toll on the star Indian batter.

He stated:

The legendary off-spinner added:

Notably, Virat Kohli was last seen in action during India’s tour of England last month. He was rested for the white-ball series in West Indies and the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe.

He is set to make his cricketing return with the 2022 Asia Cup. Singh mentioned that the batter should now focus on enjoying his game as he will be coming back with a fresh mindset.

Singh reckoned that Kohli would be considered a legend of the game even if he decided to hang up his boots now. He backed the seasoned campaigner to regain his lost form during the continental tournament.

He opined:

Virat Kohli will be seen in action during India’s clash against arch-rivals Pakistan. The highly anticipated match will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (August 28).

“They are as big as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma” - Harbhajan Singh on Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami

Harbhajan Singh also spoke about the absence of senior pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami from India’s squad for the 2022 Asia Cup .

He reckoned that the side would miss the two experienced bowlers and that it would be like playing without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While Bumrah was ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury, Shami was ignored by the selectors.

Singh said:

The 42-year-old further added that Bhuvneshwar Kumar might not get much swing in the dry conditions of the UAE. In that case, he advised the bowler to focus on hitting the right lengths.

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He further continued:

India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan and Hong Kong in the Asia Cup 2022. The Men in Blue will be aiming to get off to a positive start by trumping Pakistan in their opening fixture.

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