Nottingham. India captain Virat Kohli believes that it is the player himself to spot the flaws in the game and critics of Cheteshwar Pujara’s batting should be left for him to assess for himself. In the current Indian team, after Kohli, Pujara is the highest run-scorer in Tests. He has scored 6267 runs in 86 matches, but he has often been accused of taking an excessively defensive approach.
Kohli said, “This has been talked about for some time now and I honestly feel that a player with such talent and experience should be left alone to find fault with the game. I can say from outside. I know the criticism is unnecessary, but I know the fact that Pujara doesn’t care and such criticism is as relevant as you want it to be.”
At the same time, on Shardul Thakur’s batting ability, Kohli said, “Yes, he (Shardul) can be made an all-rounder. He is already a multi-faceted cricketer and it is about gaining more and more confidence. Like him. A player helps to balance the team in Test or any format. He is the kind of player who will be very important not only in this series but also going forward.”
Team India had to face defeat 1-4 on the England tour of 2018. Recalling that, Kohli said about Team India this time, “The players who were inexperienced in 2018 are more experienced now. Yes, there will be failures, but we will have enough players, who can prove themselves in pressure situations. Will be eager to do.”
Anderson wants fast and bouncy pitch
Ahead of the series against India, England’s legendary fast bowler James Anderson believes that the way India had made favorable pitches at their home grounds earlier this year, in the same way England should also be fast and safe during the five-Test series. Good bouncy pitches should be prepared.
Anderson said, “If we leave some grass on the pitch, then I don’t think India can complain because in the last tour of India we definitely played in their favorable conditions. If there was some grass on the pitch, then there was a little grass on the pitch. So India also have a good fast bowling attack. As fast bowlers we want speed and bounce because we know the ball will swing and the chances of the ball taking the edge of the bat are high. I am sure That they would leave some grass on the pitch and also roll rollers.”
On the Indian batting and taking wickets of captain Virat Kohli, Anderson said, “India’s batting is very strong and you can’t focus on one batsman. Kohli is definitely an important wicket because he is the captain and on the team.” He is a positive influence. Cheteshwar Pujara is one batsman who can keep his foot in the crease for a long time. So he is also an important wicket.
Anderson, 39, believes that IPL has made batsmen fearless. He said, “The batsmen of the IPL generation play fearlessly and are not afraid to hit shots in any format. Just look at Rishabh Pant, he was doing a reverse sweep on the new ball against me in the last tour. Have you ever seen Sourav? Wouldn’t have seen Ganguly doing this.”
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