New Delhi. Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has suggested Virat Kohli to play spin. Pathan believes that Virat Kohli may try to be a bit more aggressive against the Australian spinners led by Nathan Lyon for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting February 9 in Nagpur.
Kohli has returned to form in limited-overs cricket, yet has not been able to overcome his shortcomings against spinners during the series against Bangladesh in December 2022 as well as the home series against Sri Lanka. Also, his form has not returned in Test cricket.
Pathan suggested to Kohli
“I know we are talking about Test cricket here, but sometimes they should be a little more aggressive against spin. It will help you get better in that match,” Pathan said during a Star Sports program. Can create, when you are facing players like Nathan Lyon Former Indian team batting coach Sanjay Bangar is keen to see how fast bowler Mohammad Siraj performs in the series against Australia.
Battle to qualify for the World Test Championship final
Pathan further said that the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be very special in terms of the World Test Championship. Let us tell you that India and Australia will take the field in Nagpur, New Delhi, Dharamshala and Ahmedabad after the 2021 series for the four-Test series. Pathan said, I think the pressure is definitely there, but playing against Australia, playing against one of the best teams in the world is very exciting. Because when I played my first match in Australia against Australia, they were the champion team.
Pathan further said, “I cannot forget that we won that Test match after 21 years. This is the kind of history you create, which stays with you forever. So I think those players would be looking to do the same.” “