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Last Update: February 15, 2023, 16:51 IST
Virat Kohli was dismissed for 12 in the first innings against Australia in the Nagpur Test (AP Image)
Since 2020, Kohli has scored 929 runs in 21 Tests at an average of 25.80 without scoring a century.
East India Cricketer Saba Karim feels Virat Kohli For regaining his form in red-ball cricket during the second Test match against Australia in New Delhi. Kohli, who returned to form in the limited-overs format last year, is still struggling to score big in Tests. The batting maestro was dismissed for just 12 runs in the Nagpur Test as the pressure is now mounting on him to score a big as his last Test century was way back in 2019.
Since 2020, Kohli has scored 929 runs in 21 Tests at an average of 25.80 without scoring a century.
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Karim suggested that it would be tough for Kohli if it turns out to be a turning track in Delhi and said that the batsman needs to be a bit cautious while batting on the rank-turner.
Karim told India TV News, “If it is a turning pitch, it will be a big challenge for Virat Kohli.”
He said, ‘It will be difficult for other batsmen as well because it is not easy to score runs on such a wicket. To perform well, you need to be very strong-tempered and careful. Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Akshar Patel did it in the first Test.”
The former wicket-keeper batsman further suggested that playing in Delhi would help Kohli as he has rich experience of playing in the venue.
Kohli has played a lot of cricket in Delhi and also played domestic cricket there. However, a lot will depend on the wicket.”
In recent times, Kohli has struggled against the spinners as Todd Murphy and Nathan Lyon are expected to pose a tough challenge to him.
“Virat Kohli’s last Test hundred came in Kolkata in a pink-ball Test,” he said. I want to score hundreds regularly so that I can get my great form back. It is a great opportunity for him as he will be playing at his favorite venue, which is also his home ground. Such things benefit the players and boost their confidence,” he added.
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The 34-year-old will play a match where a stand has been named after him and Karim said it is going to be a match to remember for him.
“It will be a memorable Test match for Virat Kohli,” the former cricketer elaborated. this respect. It shows how much he has achieved and it will definitely motivate him.”
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