NEW DELHI: When a batter is going through a torrid phase of semi-par form, runs against a minnow team can play a crucial role. It's an encounter in which the player is expected to do well and when he or she does get the runs, despite the fact that a lot of people might not value them very highly, it does serve as a shot in the arm.
Ask Virat Kohli. Once the best batsman in the world, now without a century for almost 3 years. The unbeaten 59 off 44 balls on Wednesday at the Asia Cup would have been very welcome runs for Kohli, even though they came against Hong Kong, who are ranked 20th in the ICC T20I team rankings. Runs under the belt always gives a batter confidence and prepares him or her for harder battles ahead.
