“I feel we have a fairly strong order and now it’s about the top two players getting the most balls in T20 cricket”; Virat Kohli reveals he will stay at the top of the order for India in T20Is after hitting 80no in the fifth T20 against England
Last updated: 20/03/21 8:20 pm
Virat Kohli scored 80 without a loss at the top of the order as India beat England in the T20 series decision
Virat Kohli has expressed his desire to stay at the top of the order for India in T20 cricket after his side helped win a series-clinching over England.
The Indian skipper opened for the first time in the series and got 80 tackles from 52 balls while the guests picked up a 224-2 raspberry on the way to 36-run effect.
Rohit Sharma made a quick 64 in a 94-run opening center with Kohli, who are willing to continue the partnership ahead of the T20 World Cup in the autumn, after battling at three or four in the the first four games against England.
“I’ve batted in a few positions, but I feel we have a fairly strong order and now it’s about the top two players getting the most balls in T20 cricket , “said Kohli.
“I would definitely like to join Rohit above. If we have a partnership you know one of us will do some serious damage. The other boys will feel more confident when one of us is positioned . They can come in and play for free. It’s good for the team. “
Kohli wants to continue its opening partnership with Rohit Sharma ahead of the T20 World Cup
As Kohli led the way for India, scoring 231 runs at an average of 115.50 over the five games, and established bats like Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer also fired, the home side received a boost from performances. Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav.
The pair have been stars for Mumbai Indians in the IPL for several years now and both of them have been featured in the series, recording fifty years to unleash the incredible mountain strength of India. illumination across all forms.
Sky Sports pundit and former England captain Mike Atherton believes that is the main reason Kohli ‘s side are likely to enter the T20 World Cup on home ground as the winning team.
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“Maybe they have more strength in depth because of the IPL and the T20 cricket they’re playing and the fact that they’ve just beaten England without maybe three top bowlers,” Atherton told Sky Sports.
“Put all that stuff together, and the fact that they’re playing at home, that’s what the team will do. It won’t be a chakewalk – England are a great side and the West Indies are and other dangerous aspects too – but if you put a price on it, you would say that India is their favorite. “
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