Speaking on Star Sports, Pathan expressed confidence in Kohli's ability to rise to the occasion. "He knows how to stand up in big matches, right? That's what makes him really special," Pathan said.
"He is a special player and I am sure he will raise his hand and say okay, I am going to do this for Team India. When the time comes, especially in big matches, we have always seen Virat Kohli perform Is." Just wait and see, slog sweep will come out now.He will definitely use those shots because, look, those conditions in New York were challenging, and now you will see a real Virat Kohli up front."
Pathan's optimism is not baseless. Kohli has a history of performing well when it matters most, and his aggressive approach in the group stage, despite not giving up significant scores, signals a strategic change designed to unsettle the bowlers early on. gives. Fans, who have been yearning for this attacking mentality reminiscent of his IPL exploits, may finally get the fruits of it against Afghanistan.
However, India's batting lineup faces a strong spin challenge from Afghanistan led by Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed and Mohammad Nabi.Another former India player, Ambati Rayudu, provided insight on how India can approach Rashid Khan, who has been ruled out of the ODI World Cup 2023 after undergoing surgery.
"I think the biggest challenge against Rashid Khan is to try to be too aggressive against him. That's where you get into trouble," Rayudu told PTI. “As a batsman, you just have to wait for those loose balls and take advantage of them. After his injury, I don't think his pace is the same as before.So, now you have enough time, and people are after Rashid. Also, the Indian batsmen also know him well.”
Rayudu's analysis suggests a more measured approach against Rashid, taking advantage of any dips in his pace and rare errors. This strategic mindset, coupled with Kohli's anticipated resurgence, could be crucial for India as they deal with the spin threat of Afghanistan.
"He is a special player and I am sure he will raise his hand and say okay, I am going to do this for Team India. When the time comes, especially in big matches, we have always seen Virat Kohli perform Is." Just wait and see, slog sweep will come out now.He will definitely use those shots because, look, those conditions in New York were challenging, and now you will see a real Virat Kohli up front."
Pathan's optimism is not baseless. Kohli has a history of performing well when it matters most, and his aggressive approach in the group stage, despite not giving up significant scores, signals a strategic change designed to unsettle the bowlers early on. gives. Fans, who have been yearning for this attacking mentality reminiscent of his IPL exploits, may finally get the fruits of it against Afghanistan.
However, India's batting lineup faces a strong spin challenge from Afghanistan led by Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed and Mohammad Nabi.Another former India player, Ambati Rayudu, provided insight on how India can approach Rashid Khan, who has been ruled out of the ODI World Cup 2023 after undergoing surgery.
"I think the biggest challenge against Rashid Khan is to try to be too aggressive against him. That's where you get into trouble," Rayudu told PTI. “As a batsman, you just have to wait for those loose balls and take advantage of them. After his injury, I don't think his pace is the same as before.So, now you have enough time, and people are after Rashid. Also, the Indian batsmen also know him well.”
Rayudu's analysis suggests a more measured approach against Rashid, taking advantage of any dips in his pace and rare errors. This strategic mindset, coupled with Kohli's anticipated resurgence, could be crucial for India as they deal with the spin threat of Afghanistan.
