Australia’s Strategy Against Virat Kohli in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has shared insights on how Australia might plan to tackle India’s star batter, Virat Kohli, in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Manjrekar believes the Aussies will start by targeting Kohli outside the off-stump. Kohli, who debuted in Test cricket in 2011, has played 118 matches, scoring 9040 runs with an average of 47.83. Against Australia, he has scored 2042 runs in 25 matches.
Manjrekar noted that Kohli is aware of Australia’s tactics and has been leaving balls outside the off-stump. He mentioned that Australian bowlers might also attack Kohli’s body, a strategy previously used by New Zealand, to cramp his style. The series will begin on November 22 in Perth, followed by matches in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, concluding on January 7.
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Sanjay Manjrekar -: Sanjay Manjrekar is a former Indian cricketer and now a cricket commentator. He played for the Indian national team and is known for his insights on cricket strategies.
Virat Kohli -: Virat Kohli is a famous Indian cricketer and one of the best batsmen in the world. He has scored many runs for India and is known for his aggressive playing style.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy -: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a cricket series played between India and Australia. It is named after two famous cricketers, Allan Border from Australia and Sunil Gavaskar from India.
Off-stump -: In cricket, the off-stump is one of the three vertical sticks (stumps) that the bowler aims to hit. It is on the side of the batsman that is away from their body.
Perth and Sydney -: Perth and Sydney are cities in Australia where cricket matches are played. Perth is known for its fast pitches, and Sydney is famous for its historic cricket ground.
