Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, known for his success in the game’s longest format, led India to its first appearance in the final of the ICC Trial World Championship in 2021.
India failed to clinch the coveted title, however, as they were beaten by Kane Williamson’s New Zealand in a rain-affected final in Southampton. Now as the key batsman for the team after relinquishing the Test captaincy, Virat Kohli has found his way once again in the second edition of the Test Championship.
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Ahead of the highly anticipated summit clash, Virat Kohli has stressed the importance of caution and adaptability for Indian batsmen on the neutral turf of The Oval. In an interview with Star Sports’ Follow the Blues, Kohli shared his thoughts on the challenge of facing Australia’s formidable bowling attack led by Pat Cummins at the renowned venue.
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“I think The Oval will be a challenge, we won’t get a flat wicket and batsmen need to be cautious. We will have to concentrate on our focus and discipline.” Virat Kohli said.
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It will be exciting to see how both teams adapt: Virat Kohli
Having a chance to surpass Don Bradman’s career record in the final, Virat Kohli is also eyeing a significant achievement achieved by former Indian captain Rahul Dravid against Australia at The Oval. In the current edition of the World Test Championship cycle, Virat Kohli has amassed an impressive tally of 869 starts.
With the ICC World Test Championship final presenting an opportunity for both teams to etch their names in cricket history, Virat Kohli stressed the need for experience and astute decision-making to navigate the unique conditions and challenges that a neutral venue brings.
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“So you have to have the experience to play to the conditions and we can’t go in with the expectation that The Oval course will play like it always has. So we have to adjust and adapt, we only have one match on a neutral ground, so whoever suits best will win the match. This is the beauty of the World Test Championship, two neutral teams without home advantage, so it will be very exciting to see how both teams adjust to the situation.”
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As the clash between India and Australia looms, cricket fans and enthusiasts are looking forward to the battle between the two powerhouses. The final promises to show the true spirit of Test cricket, where mental toughness, adaptability and skill will be put to the test.
India’s hopes of securing the coveted ICC World Test Championship title are largely dependent on the ability of their star batsman to lead from the front, displaying his renowned dexterity with the bat. With the guidance of Virat Kohli and the collective effort of the team, India aims to overcome the challenges posed by a formidable Australian team and etch their name in cricketing glory.
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