AUS vs IND: It is not right to talk about Virat Kohli, Kangaroos are torn apart by the injured lion…, fear in the Australian camp
Cricket News Desk. Australian batsman Travis Head on Monday supported Virat Kohli, saying there will be moments in the series when the Indian superstar will be overpowered. In such a situation, discussion is going on about Kohli before the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting from Friday. Travis Head backed Kohli, who had managed just 93 runs at an average of 15.50 in three Tests against New Zealand in the last series on home soil before the Australia tour.
What does this statement mean?
“There’s no doubt we’ll be preparing for all their players, can’t wait to get off to a good start against them,” Head told the media at Optus Stadium after Australia’s training session. Virat will have moments in this series, hopefully not too many. The left-handed batsman said, ‘He is a world class player. He will play well at some level during the five Test matches. We should understand this and respect it. Hopefully our players will also get their moments in the series.
Everyone is talking about Virat
Travis Head said that conducting a practice session away from the public eye in Australia so soon after India’s unprecedented Test series defeat to New Zealand would have given Kohli an opportunity to find his rhythm. He said, ‘He is a very big player. Wherever he goes, everyone talks about Virat. Maybe practice sessions behind closed doors will give them some freedom. There will be no series where you play against India and not talk about Kohli.
Head supported Rohit Sharma
Indian captain Rohit Sharma will miss the first match of the series due to the birth of his second child and Head has supported his decision. Head said, ‘I support Rohit’s decision 100 percent. In such a situation I would have done the same. As cricketers we sacrifice a lot of things. We live life as important people but we miss important moments in our personal lives. You don’t get that time back. Hopefully he will return to the series at some point.
India does not have any strong opener
Despite India’s struggles in recent times, with Rohit unavailable for the first Test and Shubman Gill ruled out with a thumb fracture, Head said the visitors will field a strong team. He said, ‘If you look at our history, you cannot underestimate any Indian team. In the last two tours their players had injuries and doubts and people questioned them but they performed unbelievable. Whoever they play will be a strong team.
