Speaking on JioHotstar, Rayudu lauded Kohli's skill and composure under pressure, calling him a "once-in-a-generation cricketer" and the "greatest of all time" in ODI cricket.
Kerala has had an impressive season, reaching the semifinals for the second time in their history, previously achieving this milestone in the 2018-19 season.
The rehabilitation timeframe means that Sears would likely be available for only the team’s final Group A match against India in Dubai, and so the decision was made to rule him out, it added.
Under Sarfaraz's leadership, Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs in the Champions Trophy final in 2017 at The Oval to lift the title for the first time.