Support for Virat Kohli expressed by David Warner
David Warner has backed Virat Kohli, saying that the Indian batsman gets too much unfair criticism about his strike rate.
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Opening player for Australia, David Warner, defended Virat Kohli, saying that the Indian batsman receives unfair criticism for his strike rate.
Kohli scored 24 and 37 runs in the T20 World Cup Super8 matches against Afghanistan and Bangladesh, respectively, after a mediocre showing in the group round in New York.
Warner further emphasized how Kohli’s enthusiasm on the field heightens the rivalry between both teams whenever they play one another. He feels that the presence and energy of Kohli provide the Indian cricket matches with an extra element.
“It’s just his passion for the game, like, he’s got a knack for in determination just for scoring runs and hunger to score runs. You know, he cops a lot of criticism, which is not right. I don’t know why he cops it, but there are a lot of people out there who are big Virat supporters, like all of us,” Warner, as quoted by IANS, said on Star Sports.
“Now, we’re in awe of the great players that have played this game, and we’re fortunate to take the field with. So, you know, for him, he consistently goes about his business how he does. You know, he scores a lot of runs. He’s a good team man and he competes hard. And that’s what we like about coming up against the Indian cricket team.”
Australian spinner Adam Zampa believes that facing India will be extremely difficult because they have batting heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the lineup.
“I mean, looking forward, hopefully, to the Super 8s in the finals, there’s going to be huge challenges. You look down the India’s line up, Virat, Rohit. All those guys were obvious names who’ve been around for a long time,” Zampa said.
Tim David was full of praise for Rohit’s batting, calling it an amazing show. He added that the skipper is keen and committed to winning the global title.
“Something about Rohit is that naturally, he’s so good to watch how he plays.
He’s effortless the way he bats. You’d always sit down and watch him bat and it’s such a joy. But I think he’s got to care about his teammates, which obviously he’s in that role as India’s captain. And I know that he’s pretty hungry for a world title as well,” he said.
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