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Virat Kohli has praised Pakistan’s bowlers ahead of the match against Pakistan. He said that the Indian batsmen will need to deliver their best performance.
The Asia Cup 2023 has commenced. India’s first match is against Pakistan, and both teams are prepared for this contest. Pakistan secured a significant victory against Nepal in their opening match of the tournament, boosting their confidence. On the other hand, the Indian team is facing challenges due to injuries to players. Lokesh Rahul won’t be available for this match. Additionally, after recovering from surgery, Shreyas Iyer will be playing a match for the first time. In this scenario, Virat Kohli has stated that Pakistan’s bowlers are exceptional, and in order to play a significant innings against them, you need to deliver your best performance. India has won their last three One Day Internationals against Pakistan, but the most recent ODI between the two teams took place during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Virat Kohli, speaking on a sports channel, said, “I believe that bowling is their strength. And they genuinely have some impactful bowlers who can change the course of the game based on their skill set. So, you’ll have to give your best performance to face them.
Kohli has been in good form in recent ODI matches, scoring 554 runs at an average of 50.36 in 13 matches since last December. Talking about his approach to the game, Kohli stated, “I only try to understand how I can improve my game. Every day, every practice session, every year, every season, this very thing has helped me perform well for such a long time for my team. I don’t think you can consistently perform without that mindset because if your personal performance is your only goal, you can become complacent and stop putting in the hard work. There is no limit to it.”
Virat further added, “There’s no definite milestone where if you reach a certain level, you’ve achieved excellence. I think I strive to get better every day, so it’s a better word, and yes, personal performance doesn’t hold more significance than when you think, ‘How can I win for my team in this situation?
He shone in the T20 World Cup In the 2022 T20 World Cup against Pakistan, Virat played a fantastic innings of 82 runs. In that match, the Indian team had lost four quick wickets. In such a scenario, Virat partnered with Hardik Pandya for a century partnership, leading the team’s comeback and ultimately finishing the match with explosive batting. In the same match, he hit consecutive sixes off Harris Rauf’s over, changing the course of the game. Similar performances can be expected from Virat in this match as well.
