India’s emphatic 280-run victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai has sparked discussions about Virat Kohli’s recent form. Despite India’s dominance, Kohli’s scores of 6 and 17 in the two innings have raised concerns.
However, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali believes Kohli will regain his form in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. “Kohli will start performing against Australia,” Ali said. “He likes the pacy wickets there. Big players often lose focus against weaker teams but excel against tougher opponents.”
Ali also expressed confidence in India’s ability to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. “India won’t let Australia win this year either,” he said.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal has hailed the importance of Ravichandran Ashwin in the Indian team. “Ashwin is equally important as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma,” Iqbal said. “We only talk about them when they perform well, but their contribution is immense.”
Ashwin’s batting prowess was on display in the first Test, where he scored a crucial 58 in the second innings. His all-round performance has earned him praise from experts and fans alike.
As India prepares for the New Zealand series and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Kohli’s form and Ashwin’s continued brilliance will be key factors in their success.
