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Kohli epic 'around the corner', says Bangalore's Hesson

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2022-05-25 00:47:47

Kohli hasmanaged only one fifty in 13 innings this season and scored three ducks despiteplaying with new-found freedom having relinquished Bangalore captaincy lastyear.

AgainstPunjab Kings on Friday, he failed to capitalise on another good start and wasdismissed for 20 but the 33-year-old appeared to still enjoy the backing of theteam.

"It isnot a technical thing," Hesson said after Bangalore lost the match by 54runs.

"Helooked in really good touch today. He was unfortunate.

"Ithought we were going to see something special. Virat is as frustrated asanyone but we know that the epic one is around the corner.

"Wehave got a huge game coming up. So there is no reason why it won"t be in a fewdays" time."

Bangalore,currently fourth in the points table, conclude their group campaign againsttable-toppers Gujarat Titans on Thursday.

Hessonexpected Kohli to come good in what could be a must-win clash for a Bangaloreteam chasing their maiden IPL title.

"Helooked in good touch, he was aggressive, and he is doing everything off thepark as well in terms of making sure he prepares well. I thought today wasgoing to be his day but once again..." former New Zealand coach Hessonsaid.

Bangalorecaptain Faf du Plessis said Kohli himself was confident of regaining his formsoon.

"Sometimeswhen you are under pressure, the game finds ways to keep you underpressure," du Plessis said.

"Toughpatches are difficult for all of us but he is in good spirits. He also believesit is around the corner."

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