Reflecting on this memorable match, former Indian batsman Mohamed KaifHe fondly remembered the commanding tackles played by Kohli. He stated that Pakistani fast bowlers are bound to experience significant pressure when tasked with bowling Kohli.
“Kohli’s performance in Australia in the T20 World Cup, against Pakistan, he played magnificently. And he is a brilliant batsman when it comes to playing against Pakistan. He takes full responsibility and is a master of the chase,” Kaif said on Star Sports.
The form he had in that World Cup was due to his performances in the Asian Cup (2022), from that century it struck against Afghanistan,” he added.
Kohli’s 82* run in 53 delivery match-winning shot at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground was surely one of the toughest. He himself qualifies it as his best entry in T20I.
Further, Kaif said: “And the fact that you have played against the Pakistani bowlers in their last match in the T20 World Cup, you will know how every Pakistani bowler plays, be it Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi or Haris Rauf. .“.
“Virat Kohli will be very dangerous against Pakistan,” he added. This time the Asian Cup is being played in an 50+ format and the Indian team will be looking to establish their squad ahead of the 2023 World Cup.
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