The former cricketer pointed out Virat Kohli's incredible record in the 50-over format and advised him to forget what happened in the Test season.

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif backed Virat Kohli ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 which will start from February 19.

Besides Kohli, former India captain Sourav Ganguly also defended current Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma while backing the Men in Blue to put their disastrous run in Tests behind them and win the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Virat Kohli last played a Ranji trophy match against Uttar Pradesh in 2012. He is now set to play in the premier domestic tournament after more than 12 years. Kohli has made himself available for Delhi's game against Railways.

The India squad for the Champions Trophy came out on January 18. The tournament begins on February 19 and India’s opening game against Bangladesh is on February 20. While other teams shall play in Pakistan,

India will refine their preparations for the Champions Trophy with a three-match ODI series against England, beginning on February 6 in Nagpur. The two teams are placed in separate groups for the Champions Trophy,