Mohammad Kaif says Virat Kohli could have altered Colombo Test result

Mohammad Kaif stated that Virat Kohli's presence would have changed India's drawn second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The former India batter argued that Kohli would have maintained team intensity during Sri Lanka's resistance on the final day.

Kaif suggested the lack of energy allowed Sri Lanka's tailenders to escape with the draw. India currently sit fifth in the World Test Championship standings with seven Tests remaining.

The result has prompted discussion about team leadership dynamics. Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to feature in India's upcoming ODI series against West Indies starting September 27.