Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has backed up Virat Kohli as the latter struggle with his form in cricket continues in the Ranji Trophy cricket tournament.

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayadu has opened up on star India batter Virat Kohli returning to play Ranji Trophy after 13 years, saying that the veteran does not need the tournament, but rather needs time to "feel good about everything again". He also urged everyone to "leave him alone".

He also discarded his need to play in the domestic tournament. Also Read: Don't be friendly with Indian players in Champions Trophy 2025: Moin Khan “Right now Virat Kohli doesn’t need Ranji. His technique was good for 81 hundreds and it will be good going forward as well.

Virat Kohli struggles with form, recently dismissed for 6 in a Ranji Trophy match after a rough series. Former teammate Ambati Rayudu believes Kohli doesn't need to play Ranji and should take time to regain confidence,

Virat Kohli returned to the Ranji Trophy after more than 12 years, but he managed just 6 runs for Delhi in their match against Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has come to Virat Kohli's defense and said that the superstar batter doesn't need Ranji.