Virat Kohli's ongoing batting form is concerning, and now, the former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan sheds light on that, telling that a youngster deserves a chance over him. In the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, Kohli scorred 190 runs, having a century in the second innings at Perth. His average is 23.75 after batting in nine innings. Speaking about Kohli's dip, Pathan questioned Kohli's place in the team and if the team really deserves this from a senior player like him. While doing the post-match presentation on January 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Pathan said, "In the first innings of Tests in 2024, where the match is set by a batter, Virat Kohli averages 15. Kohli's average in the last 5 years is not even 30. Does the Indian team deserve this for their senior player? Instead of this, give a youngster consistent rope, even he will give an average of 25-30. This is about the team, not an individual." Irfan Pathan Over Virat Kohli #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/3coBnYRwn7 — Prof cheems ॐ (@Prof_Cheems) January 5, 2025 Read also: Virat Kohli mocks fans showing empty pockets Not a temperament issue but technical fault, opined Gavaskar Earlier, former Indian batting legend, Sunil Gavaskar also emphasized the need for selectors to plan for the future by picking players who will likely be part of the 2027 World Test Championship cycle, starting with the England series in June. Added to that, in an interview with Sports Tak, he pointed out Kohli's technical faults while batting. In the interview, he said, "It’s not a temperament issue; it’s a technical fault. He's so front-footed that when the ball bounces, he's unable to adjust, which leads to him hanging his bat outside the line and getting out. This flaw has become embedded in his technique, and on pitches with significant bounce, he will continue to struggle." India lost the Border Gavaskar Trophy by 3-1 with a six-wicket defeat at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Day 3, January 5.