What Is Elite Performance Decline Syndrome: Virat Kohli scored a century in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but after that he flopped miserably in two consecutive Test matches. Questions are constantly being raised on the form of the former Indian captain. However, now former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell has given a big statement on the poor form of Virat Kohli. Greg Chappell believes that Virat Kohli is suffering from Elite Performance Decline Syndrome. Hence, he is continuously returning to the pavilion cheaply, but do you know what Elite Performance Decline Syndrome is?
‘Virat Kohli is showing symptoms of Elite Performance Decline Syndrome…’
Greg Chappell believes that Virat Kohli is showing symptoms of Elite Performance Decline Syndrome because he starts his innings cautiously. The first visible sign of EPDS is a small but noticeable change in the player’s attitude at the crease. He said that Virat Kohli was known for his dominant start, but now the situation seems to have changed. In the last few years, instead of making a bold start, we have been making a cautious start. He also said that Virat Kohli’s form is like that of legendary cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting.
What is Elite Performance Decline Syndrome?
Elite performance decline syndrome is a condition that affects the performance of athletes when they experience a decline in performance after reaching the peak of their career. There can be different reasons for this. This includes physical and mental fatigue, injury and lack of motivation. Let us tell you that Virat Kohli is continuously struggling with poor form in the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia. After which former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell claimed that Virat Kohli is suffering from Elite Performance Decline Syndrome.
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