Warner warns Australia: Don’t write off Kohli ahead of five-test series
MELBOURNE: Former Australian opener David Warner has issued a cautionary note to his compatriots, urging them not to underestimate Indian batting great Virat Kohli ahead of the much-anticipated five-test series starting Friday in Perth. Kohli, known for his stellar record in Australia, has scored 1,352 runs with six centuries in 13 tests on Australian soil, averaging an imposing 55.
“I don’t worry about Virat Kohli away from Australia; I worry about Virat Kohli in Australia,” Warner said on Tuesday. “He hasn’t had the wickets that batsman would love to be batting on, and that’s what scares me about him and Rohit Sharma. With good batting wickets, hopefully this summer, I think Virat is going to be amongst the runs.”
India will be aiming for a historic third consecutive series win Down Under but face questions over the form of key batters Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Despite recent struggles, Warner believes that Kohli, 36, thrives in high-profile series and could regain form in favorable conditions.
The former Australian opener also pointed out that quality pitches and the intensity of the series could ignite Kohli’s competitive spirit, making him a formidable challenge for the hosts.(Reuters)
