Robin Uthappa revealed that his criticism of Virat Kohli's captaincy, specifically regarding Ambati Rayudu's exclusion from the 2019 World Cup squad, strained their personal relationship. Uthappa admitted he should have discussed his concerns with Kohli privately before making them public. He acknowledged the impact of his comments and learned a valuable lesson about communication within the cricket community.
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