As the Indo-Australian series looms on the horizon, there have been a lot of speculations already blowing through the roofs about which players are going to be the typical game-changers of the upcoming series.
As they say that bigger the series, especially when its India and Australia colliding, bigger the entertainment and more importantly it is a reign of the even bigger players who are willing to showcase their strength and hack their way to glory.
When we talk about big names, one of the most obvious ones in the line is that of India’s star batter, the man who has successfully defied the Australians previously and will be hellbent to take on the Aussie challenge and that is Virat Kohli.
Former Indian coach, Ravi Shastri made an important remark about the upcoming series and why Virat Kohli is going to be a crucial cog in the plans of India. He also highlighted the kind of quality that is brought to the table by the former Indian captain and why he can also eye another record-toppling series.
During an interaction with Star Sports, Ravi Shastri said, “His (Kohli’s) record against Australia would spur him on. He would be charged up and want to start well. You should look at his first two innings. If he gets off to a start, he would be a thorn in flesh for Aussies. They would for sure won’t want that to happen. Kohli has average of just under 50 against Australia. Amazing record, that should really get him going.”
The former Indian skipper has previously etched countless memories of him dictating the narrative against the Aussies in the latter’s backyard and as they travel to the distant and inimical shores of India, it is needless to say that Virat Kohli, the man who tamed the formidable likes of the Aussie pace mafia will once again be India’s best hope in terms of scoring.
