Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan opined that Virat Kohli deserved support during his first slump in form during 2019-2020, given his past contributions. "But if this slump lasts for five years, then it is not right. In the end, team is the most important," he added. Irfan noted that Kohli's repeated dismissals outside the off-stump needed to be addressed thoroughly.