Former Indian cricketer Kirti Azad backs Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Kirti Azad on Friday backed under-pressure skipper Virat Kohli for his lean patch, saying there have always been ups and downs in any cricketer's career and added, "In India, we basically have the winning spirit and not sportsman spirit in public".

"When the batsman is batting well, we will shower praise like anything but when he struggles a bit, we quickly curse him. Any player can have good or bad days. In India, we basically have the winning spirit and not sportsman spirit in public. If Anderson is bowling really well and taking wickets then Kohli is not the only one to be held responsible. Anderson also (should) be praised," Kirti told IANS. IANS

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