Former Indian star all-rounder Irfan Pathan is having positive thoughts about Virat Kohli’s performance in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia. Even after his recent struggles in Test cricket, scoring just three centuries in last five years and a disappointing series against New Zealand, Pathan believes that the Australian conditions will fuel Kohli’s play style.
Irfan believes that Kohli does well against pace, and the pitches in Australia which offer pace and bounce will turn out to be the perfect place for him to perform. Apart from this, the intense rivalry between India and Australia will bring out the best of Kohli.
Pathan believes the competitive nature of this upcoming series is going to further give spark to the passion and drive of Kohli, turning out to give a strong performance.
Why I believe Virat Kohli will excel in Australia:
1️⃣ He thrives against pace. Despite his recent dip in Test form, his numbers against pace remain exceptional. Australia’s fast and bouncy pitches will play to his strengths.
2️⃣ Kohli feeds off energy and big challenges. The…— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 20, 2024
“Why I believe Virat Kohli will excel in Australia: He thrives against pace. Despite his recent dip in Test form, his numbers against pace remain exceptional. Australia’s fast and bouncy pitches will play to his strengths. Kohli feeds off energy and big challenges. The Aussies will come hard at him, and there’s no bigger Test challenge than playing Australia in their backyard. This is when Kohli’s competitive spirit truly shines,” Pathan wrote on X.
India’s squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy:
Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (Wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Rishabh Pant (Wk), KL Rahul, Harshit Rana, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar.
