Former national selection committee chairperson MSK Prasad believes that star batter Virat Kohli will deliver a great performance in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia because his form and mental state are in good shape. India will be aiming to win the ICC World Test Championship when they face Australia at The Oval beginning June 7. Virat will undoubtedly be one of India’s key players in the country’s bid for its first major ICC title since 2013.
Prasad spoke to ANI about India’s chances in the final, the form of senior players such as Virat Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara, and the inclusion of Ajinkya Rahane in the team.
According to Prasad, Virat has set a high standard for himself, which has led to his fans expecting too much from him.
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“He did not have a very great 2021-22. But that is because we expect a lot from him. He has set a very high standard for himself. He has to score hundreds in every match, otherwise, it is a failure. But he is a human after all. The captaincy pressure had him struggling for a while, but once he regained his rhythm and clarity, he did not look back. He has been in amazing form since last year’s Asia Cup, and has made centuries in all formats. He must be having in his mind that India has not won an ICC tournament for years and must be fired up to give his best to help India win. With his form, state of mind in a good place and his seniority being above 100 Tests, I am sure he will deliver in the WTC final,” Prasad told ANI.