Virat Kohli's lack of form has been a big topic and one of the biggest concerns at this year's T20 World Cup in Australia. Can India afford to keep Virat Kohli out of the T20 World Cup squad? Several Indian cricket heavyweights, including Kapil Dev, feel Virat Kohli clock is ticking, while many others believe the talisman batsman from India is ahead of the latest call. However, former Indian cricketer Sabah Karim has been questioning his position in Playing 11 as he seeks to get himself back into shape.

Karim said Virat Kohli presence was an important part of his Team India and management should give him more chances. There's still plenty of time before the T20 World Championship starts, so it's too early to question Virat Kohli's place in Playing 11. He is fighting his own battle and the team's management should ignore the criticism and believe in the process of him getting back on track, Karim told Jagran TV.

Karim ensured Virat Kohli had to focus on his game and perform according to the standards he set for himself. He analyzes his game and strives to get back to his form. The team's management should support him in every way, he said. Karim also thinks that Virat Kohli shouldn't rest and should play more cricket. Then he can regain his confidence. He should play more cricket to get him back on track. Management and selection also need to focus on his process and help him get back on track and create more opportunities.

Whenever Rohit was asked about Virat Kohli form, his answer is always positive. Even Rahul Dravid, looks positive when it comes to Virat Kohli form.

He has just won India's first day-night test against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens 100. All pundits and fans believe that right-handers are the best hitters right now. One can just laugh if said, the boldness of the thought. Fast-forward to 2022 and in his current form should he seriously consider whether Virat Kohli deserves a spot in his T20 lineup?

The last two results came in the T20Is against England. There was a time when Virat Kohlicouldn't be overlooked for his 3rd place in T20Is. He was a cornerstone in holding the inning together with his ability to turn strikes and pick up quick runs when needed. However, both abilities are now in temporary, if not permanent, decline. To further complicate matters, Deepak HOOda had the highest batting average. This is the main reason why fans took to social media to express their disappointment when Hooda was benched for the second T20I when Virat Kohli joined the lineup. Over the last 10 T20I innings, Virat Kohli has scored 77, 1, 80, 57, 9, 2, 17, 52, 1, 11. Has he scored four of his 50s in his last 10 games? Six of those games were played last year, and there's a big difference between then and now. Virat Kohli Indian Premier League numbers have not been good this year, with strikes he rated at 115.99 and he scored just 341 runs in 16 games.

To make matters worse for Virat Kohli, Team India eventually realized he needed to attack from the start to maximize his chances of scoring 180-200. Under that pressure, Virat Kohli may have tried too hard and his slump could only continue, and realistically Team India wanted Virat Kohli to hit in Test and his ODI, not in the T20I. Virat Kohli has played 98 T20Is so far, scoring 3297 runs while averaging 50.72 and batting 137. I can't argue with totals, but with the hitters' form this year and the World Cup in Australia in a few months, do selectors want to give hitters a long rope in the shortest form? I want him to focus on ODI and testing and work on finding his mojo again. 

Virat Kohli is a valuable asset to Indian and world cricket and needs to be reassured. Having said that, I would like to emphasize that he has never dropped out of the West Indies Tour. It was his request that we accepted with BCCI, said the selection committee. Virat Kohli is certainly struggled with his IPL 2022. He's been out of shape for a long time and needs something special to get him back in shape, that bit isn't too far off.

When considering players competing in a particular tournament, the focus is on current form. But there are other factors too, such as experience, performance in certain playing conditions, and scoring against quality opponents.

Virat Kohli is someone who scores against top opponents. With his T20 World Championships in Australia in 2022, Virat Kohli has a great record there. I think that defines Virat Kohli presence on the team. Everyone has seen Virat Kohli score runs in Australia in the past. The 2014 England tour was a disaster for him, but he soon returned to Australia.

So don't worry too much about his current form when it comes to his place in the World Cup squad and hopefully Virat Kohli will get in touch with him by October of this year. 

Even Warner in 2021 before T20 World cup was in trouble but fought back in stunning style at the 2021 T20 World Cup to become a player of the tournament. So, concluding this discussion, Virat Kohli is GOAT (Great of All Time) & he should be considered in upcoming T20 World Cup Squad.