Parthiv Patel believes Virat Kohli would take inspiration from the 2018 performance to tackle the challenges within the WTC final.
Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel believes that Indian skipper Virat Kohli has grown tons over the years, but he will still face a challenge when he steps bent bat in Southampton during the planet Test Championship final against New Zealand. The WTC final between India and New Zealand will begin on June 18th, and it's expected to be a troublesome challenge for India batsmen.
The surface in Southampton has traditionally favoured the fast bowlers, and with the overcast weather of England, the New Zealand pacers are expected to offer Indian batsmen a troublesome time.
Kohli, who had a poor record in 2014 in England, returned to the country in 2018 and went on to become the leading run-getter within the series. And Parthiv believes Virat Kohli would take inspiration from the 2018 performance to tackle the challenges within the WTC final.
“I think probably he will need to give himself a touch of your time and check out to think what he did in 2018 – where he got variety of hundreds," Parthiv said on Star Sports' Game Plan.
"So, probably he's better equipped than he was in 2014, but there'll be challenges and there'll be challenges of a spread of fast bowlers. the rationale being – it's not a one-dimensional fast bowling attack," he added.
Kohli is predicted to be the key for India within the long tour in England. After the WTC final, the Indian team will bully off England in five-match Test series ranging from August 4th.
