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The Asia Cup 2022 is lurking on the horizon and discussions surrounding Virat Kohli's form have gained momentum once again. The former Indian captain is weathering the worst phase of his glittering career as his lean patch has now extended well beyond two years. With ICC T20 World Cup scheduled for later in the year, India needs out-of-form Kohli to regain his lost mojo sooner rather than later.
The maverick batter is gearing up to return to the team after being rested from the West Indies tour and ongoing Zimbabwe ODIs. The upcoming multi-national tournament is an ideal dress rehearsal for the Men in Blue for the T20 World Cup. It will also be a golden chance for Kohli to find some form.
Former India fast bowler, Irfan Pathan reckons that if former Royal Challengers Bangalore doesn't score runs in the Asia Cup then the team needs to look at other options.
"Indian team has so many options, they need to choose from the options," Pathan said on Star Sports' show 'Gameplan'.
"Because you need someone going into the World Cup in good form. You cannot not have form in the World Cup. You can't find form in the World Cup," he added.
Former India spearhead is 'confident' that Kohli will find form in Asia Cup while he also believes that the Men in Blue need Kohli in full rhythm ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia.
"As far as the mind is concerned, what Virat Kohli will be thinking, what kind of mindset he will be coming in with and playing the matches, I think yes, Asia Cup is very, very important but when I look forward to the World Cup, where the pitches will be very, very good in Australia, which he likes, he thrives on Australian pitches, he's done really well," Pathan said
"So Indian team needs Virat Kohli in top form. He comes back from Asia Cup in top form, I think it's a win-win situation for Virat Kohli and the Indian team," he opined.
The Asia Cup 2022 gets underway on August 27 while the final is scheduled to played on September 11.
