Australian cricket legend Greg Chappell has a plan for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia. In a recent column for The Age, Chappell revealed the key to Australia’s success in India, and it all revolves around one player – Virat Kohli.
According to Chappell, India is vulnerable at home due to the absence of key players Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah. The wicketkeeper batter is out due to injuries sustained in a car accident, while Bumrah won’t be included in the first two Tests.
Adding to the absence, Shreyas Iyer has also been ruled out of the opening game due to a back issue. This leaves Kohli as the backbone of India’s team, and Chappell believes Australia should target the former skipper and put him under pressure to expose the Indian side.
Chappell’s advice to the Aussie team is to be adaptable and ready to face the unpredictable nature of the Indian game. With the series less than a week away, the visiting team will be keen to make the most of this opportunity and aim to break their losing streak in India.
In short, Chappell’s message to Pat Cummins and the Australian team is clear – target Kohli and put India under pressure to have a chance of winning in India.
