5 reasons why Virat Kohli's injury might be a blessing in disguise for India

#2 Responsibility on players

South Africa v India - 5th Momentum ODI

It's a known fact that the Indian batting is constructed around Virat Kohli. In the last 3.5 years, his consistency has been such that he has averaged 99.8 whenever the team have won and less than 40 whenever they have lost. With the middle order being fragile, it has been he who has made India's batting look great.

If he misses out on the trip to England, then it would be a great chance for youngsters to step up and the responsibility on each player's shoulder would increase. In International Cricket, a player can only succeed if he can absorb pressure. It is a stage which tests not only their skills but also their temperament.

Karthik has shown how good he can be under pressure and this might help Dhoni who can bat up the order in Virat's absence while the others bat around him. With Dhoni being as fit as he is, he can even bat for 40 overs and still run quickly between the wickets.