New Delhi: Australian media is promoting heavily Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, with a special focus on Virat KohliConsidering his immense popularity and fan following in the country.
After a two-day practice match in Canberra against the Prime Minister’s XI, India are scheduled to face Australia in the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide on December 6.
During an interview with ABC Sports, many Australian players were asked which Indian player they would like to have in their Test team.
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Whereas there was no one to advocate for the captain of Team India Rohit SharmaNathan Lyon, Michelle MarshAnd Alex Carey unanimously expressed his desire to keep Virat Kohli in his batting lineup, acknowledging his exceptional batting skills and the added strength he brings to his team.
Glenn Maxwell, who played with Kohli for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL), highlighted Kohli’s consistent and excellent performances across all formats against Australia.
“Well, it’s probably difficult to get past my RCB teammate Virat. That would be a popular answer. I don’t really care what he does against other countries. But it seems like every time against Australia, He grows a few inches and will bring his best performance, he will have to work hard this summer,” Maxwell said.
While Kohli was a popular choice among most Australian players, steve smith and travis head chose Jasprit BumrahIndian fast bowler.
Head’s reasoning was simple – he would prefer not to face Bumrah’s tremendous bowling skills. “Bumrah. No need to face him,” said the destructive Australian opener.
However, the Australian captain pat cummins Giving a light-hearted and cheeky answer, picking neither Kohli nor Bumrah, much to the interviewer’s amusement.