Former Indian assistant coach Abhishek Nair analyzed Virat Kohli’s dismissal against Mitchell Starc during the first ODI against Australia in Perth. The former Indian all-rounder feels that Starc was one step ahead of the experienced Indian batsman, who got out playing the wrong shot.
Australia dominated the Indians in Perth, especially the fast bowlers, who toiled very hard on the Indian top order, which included returning greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. India ultimately lost the game due to a brilliant performance from the Australian captain.
“Mitchell Starc looked a step ahead” – Abhishek Nair gives verdict on Virat Kohli’s dismissal
With the former Indian captain making a comeback in the international format after a long gap of 6 months, he unfortunately got out for duck on a ball bowled at an angle outside the off-stump. Former Indian assistant coach Abhishek Nair has discussed the dismissals and shortcomings in Kohli’s bowling.
“The discussion in Australia will always be about playing square off the wicket. With the extra pace, bounce and lateral movement offered, you want to let the ball come to you, play it late and behind the body.”
“It’s a bit different to what Virat has traditionally done here. He’s someone who likes to take responsibility, walk in front of the bowlers and play straight areas,” Nair said on Kohli’s mentality.
Nair said, “Today was a different challenge. Mitchell Starc seemed to be a step ahead; he didn’t go for the full and fast balls that we are used to seeing, but instead hit the pitch hard and went past the batsman.”
“There were definite plans against Virat,” the former Indian coach clarified.
Despite a weak start to the series, Abhishek Nair is confident that Virat Kohli will reinvent himself and come back stronger in the next ODI against Australia. The second ODI will be played at Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
“Yes, there were definite plans against Virat. In white-ball cricket, unlike the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where there was more grass and movement, it was all about variation in pace and angle,” he said.
He said about Kohli’s greatness in the game, “I’m sure Virat will go back, study his videos and look at adjustments, maybe playing deeper in the crease or later towards third man might have been a better option. We saw him work on it during BGT, and I’m confident he will reflect, adapt and come back with better plans to deliver the runs we all expected from him.” Are.”
Virat Kohli has returned to Adelaide for the second ODI
Due to a rain-affected match in Perth, play was reduced to only 26 overs as India were all out for 136 in their innings. KL Rahul and Axar Patel dominated the partnership before Mitchell Marsh’s unbeaten 46* helped Australia register a comfortable win.
Virat Kohli missed the runs this time, but is expected to deliver a strong performance in the second ODI as the game returns to the Australian island’s favorite track. Kohli has scored the most runs in Adelaide because he loves batting on that surface.
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