The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will prove to be a true challenge for several high-profile cricketers like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and many more.
While star Indian batsman Virat Kohli failed to live up to the expectations in the 1st innings of the 1st Test, it is expected that he will score big against his favorite rival Australia in the upcoming innings.
Former Indian captain and legendary cricketer Kapil Dev feels that Virat Kohli will score ‘2-3 centuries’ by the time the series is over.
“I think he will make an impact, because he still has a lot of hunger left in him, which we all can see. The first match is very important. If he makes runs, then his playing style changes. When there is a bigger player the first Test match is always important. If he even makes 50, then I can predict that he will make 2-3 centuries in this series because both teams will get two chances. We need to keep that in mind,” Kapil said on YouTube channel ‘Uncut’.
Kapil also weighed in all noise surrounding the pitches that the matches will be played on during the series.
“We are hearing that there will be turning pitches, it can’t be that the team will make 600. If they make, then all hail the batters. The pitches will be in the batters’ hands. Nowadays, 60 percent of the pitches are on the bowlers’ side, so with that in mind, we can’t say that 400 runs will be made. It will be made between 220-250. 300 is very big and if they do, then there will be a feeling of not losing. If pitches will be a little good, then Virat Kohli will make runs for sure,” Kapil, India’s first-ever World Cup winning captain added.
