The winner of the 1983 World Cup explains what was most lacking in India in Headingley without virating Kohli – Eng vs Ind, Testing Series

IndiaThe defeat of five wicket to England In the first race of Headingley he has unleashed strong reactions of the old cricketers, with the winner of the World Cup in 1983 Madan Lal Joining the heart of criticism.

The absence of Virat Kohli exposed two important gaps to Headingley

A key topic in post-party debate was the absence of Shot kohli Due to the retirement, intensity and leadership of the field they were considered to be the effort of India. Moving to the X social media platform (before Twitter), Madan Lal succinctly captured the feeling of many: “We lacked the passion and intensity that Kohli brought to the game. Ravi Shastri was right.”

We lacked the passion and intensity that Kohli brought to the game. Ravi Shastri was right.

– Madan Lal (@Madanlal1983) June 24, 2025

His comment echoed the former Indian coach Ravi Shastriwhich he had previously pointed out in the air during the first game that India lacked someone with the fierce presence of Kohli and aggressive energy. Shastri emphasized during comments, “India needs someone to do a kohli job, someone who can be right in front of the opposition. Someone must be appointed or given this role. There is not a single guy who can do it right now. Kohli could do it for three people”

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Sloppy fielding and low -order collapse cost India in Headingley

India fell into a five -wicket demoralizing defeat against England in the first test in Headingley, Leeds, under the new captain Shubman gill. Despite five Indian centurions, including Yasse jiswal and Rishabh pantThe collapse from 430/3 to 471 and 333/4 at 364 at both entries allowed England to be in the contest. The largest descent was the field, India left seven catches, with Jaiswal she spilled only four, three of Bumrah. England, directed by Duckett and Root 53, pursued 371, the second largest failure in India in defense of a fourth objective. Bowling of India, apart from Jasprit bumrahIt seemed flat and inspired. Several fans also said that Kohli’s absence was not only to run with the bat, but also about the fire and the tenacity he contributed to the entire dynamic team.

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