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Virat Kohli sees tournament pressure reason behind England's sudden struggle
With 11 points in 6 matches, Virat Kohli-led India are at the second position in the ICC World Cup 2019 Points Table while England have 8 points from seven matches


Edgbaston
BIRMINGHAM: Like most, England‘s sudden change in fortunes has left Virat Kohli surprised as well. The hosts began the tournament as co-favourites alongside India and until two weeks ago, seemed to be doing justice to the tag. But two losses in the last two games – one of those being a shock defeat to Sri Lanka – and from World Cup favourites, England have relegated to be termed World Cup hopefuls
England need to win their remaining games – against India and New Zealand – to qualify for the knockouts but at the moment, it’s easier said than done. Pot shots have been fired between former and current players which clearly hasn’t helped. To make matters worse, Jason Roy still remains a doubtful starter, with an additional worry of Jofra Archer for England to cope with
The India captain reckoned that without pressure, he would have not been the cricketer he is at the moment. It’s what keeps him ticking. No stranger to expectations, Kohli – who has struck four successive half-centuries – has the pressure of scoring a century. In 27 innings in England, Kohli has crossed 100 just once, which came way back in 2011. It’s been 37 games without a Kohli century in the World Cup and Sunday might be a possibility. But that doesn’t mean Kohli doesn’t feel being under the pump.

“It would be a lie if I said I am not under pressure [when I come out to bat]. I am probably good at hiding it. Everyone feels pressure and butterflies in their stomach,” he said. “I am glad I feel like that, if I didn’t I would probably not have enough motivation to play anymore. It’s not about what you have done before, it is about that particular day. Maybe that’s why my body language is the way it is. Everyone feels pressure, it’s just the way you portray it to the opposition is what makes all the difference.”

BY : Faisal Anjum

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July

Monday 1st - Sri Lanka vs West Indies, Chester-le-Street (10:30 BST)
Tuesday 2nd - Bangladesh vs India, Edgbaston (10:30 BST)
Wednesday 3rd - England vs New Zealand, Chester-le-Street (10:30 BST)
Thursday 4th - Afghanistan vs West Indies, Headingley (10:30 BST)
Friday 5th - Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Lord's (10:30 BST)
Saturday 6th - Sri Lanka vs India, Headingley (10:30 BST)
Saturday 6th - Australia vs South Africa, Old Trafford (DN) (13:30 BST)
Tuesday 9th - First semi-final: 1st vs 4th, Old Trafford (10:30 BST)
Thursday 11th - Second semi-final: 2nd vs 3rd, Edgbaston (10:30 BST)
Sunday 14th - Final, Lord's (10:30 BST)