Courtesy-The Indian Express
Virat Kohli fared better on his second trip to England in 2018, finishing as the series’ leading run-scorer with 593 runs in five matches at an average of 59.30. The Indian squad, captained by Virat Kohli, will compete in the World Test Championship final in Southampton next month.
After the smashing interaction, India will also be playing a five-match Test series against Joe Root-led England. Root’s England will be eager to revenge the setback they received at the hands of the Indian squad earlier this year. India may have a difficult job with favorable domestic conditions. Kohli has frequently discussed his first journey to England, which he has referred to as the darkest period of his career. The statistics back up Kohli’s lackluster performance in England in 2014. Kohli got only 135 runs at an average of 13.40 in five Tests.
However, during his second trip to England in 2018, he had a stronger performance, finishing as the series’ leading run-scorer with 593 runs in 5 matches at an average of 59.30. And now, ahead of the series, former England spinner Monty Panesar predicts that India skipper Virat Kohli will replicate the feat. When questioned about Kohli’s next match against England bowler James Anderson, Panesar said, “Oh, that will be a delight to see.” Two of the game’s greatest players face off in the game’s most difficult format. The fight will be fierce.
“I feel Kohli will have another amazing series and will end up with the most runs,” Panesar remarked.
“If the weather is overcast, Kane Willamson and New Zealand will have the advantage, and if weather permits and the game goes to day four or five, India will have a fantastic chance to win the title. From what I’ve seen, the ICC would love to see the final extended to the last day,” he added.