Ace India batter Virat Kohli produced a stunning stroke during a net session as the Men in Blue gear up for the first ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand. The series opener is scheduled to be played on Sunday, January 11, at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara.
During Friday’s practice session on January 9, Kohli struck a shot off a full-length delivery, hitting it over mid-off with a solid sound off the bat, offering a glimpse of his rhythm ahead of the match.
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Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has an impressive record against New Zealand in ODIs. The Delhi-born batter has featured in 33 matches against the Black Caps in the 50-over format, scoring 1,657 runs at an average of 55.23, including nine half-centuries and six hundreds.
Additionally, the Indian No. 3 was in fine form during the Men in Blue’s most recent ODI series against South Africa. India won the series 2-1, with Kohli amassing 302 runs in three innings at an average of 151.00, which included two centuries and one fifty.
“Players that I look up to” – New Zealand batter’s massive statement on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
While speaking to the media on Friday, January 9, New Zealand batter Will Young was asked about India veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and their return to form following a dip in Test cricket, with both players having retired from the format last year. Young said:
“The two players you’re alluding to, Kohli and Sharma, are incredible players, and they’ve been at the top of their game in world cricket for a long, long time. Players that I look up to, and a lot of the other players in this Black Caps group have always looked up to as well.”
“So, one thing about cricket is that you can’t always be 100% consistent. You have to go through the highs and the lows, and over a long period of time, what comes out is class. Those guys are certainly that. So, it’s no surprise to me that they’ve come back and are winning games for their country again,” he added [via RevSportz].
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma now feature only in ODIs at the international level.
Edited by Dev Sharma
