New Delhi: Virat Kohli is currently undergoing a lean patch on the field but if he gets his things correct, it will be tough to beat him in the Australia conditions. Ahead of the beginning of the Border-Gavaskar series opener, which starts with the first Test match at Perth on November 22, legendary Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has shared some tit bits for the Aussie pacers to get out the batting maestro.
Considering Kohli’s statistics in the BGT, it will tough to get the better of him for the Australian bowlers if the batting stalwart gets back to form, which has been a problem since a long time. In the past year, Kohli hasn’t been able to make an impact with bat especially in the longest format of the game. In the last home Test series against New Zealand, the Indian batter could not even cross 100 runs in 6 innings.
Target Kohli’s body: Healy to Aussie quicks
Ian Healy, who was considered one of the greats of Australian cricket, has advised the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc to try and out Kohli on the back-foot. His suggestion further say that the Aussie pacers should target his front pad which can increase the chances of getting out the veteran Indian batter who enjoys a formidable record.
Kohli’s strength is that he sits the front foot there which gives him the opportunity to play any shot with ease. The Australian pacers have to target his front pad which at some point of time should put him in trouble. Additionally, Healy also suggested that they should refrain from applying the trick often as the Indian stalwart might understand their strategy.
Plan B for Aussie quicks
The Australian veteran has also shared another plan in case the first one fails or does not give the desired result. If the tactic does not work, Healy wants the bowlers to target Kohli’s body. The former Aussie player has suggested that bowling at the back armpit could possibly get him into trouble and increase the chances of him succumbing in front of the bowlers.
Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has shared tit bits for Australian pacers to get out Virat Kohli in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
