Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Starc: A Rivalry Renewed in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with one of the key battles being the clash between Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli and Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc.
In their 19 Test innings together, Kohli has dominated Starc, dismissing him once and scoring numerous runs against him. However, Starc remains unfazed and relishes the challenge of facing the Indian star.
“I enjoy my battles with Virat Kohli,” Starc said. “We’ve played a lot of cricket against one another, and I always have some good battles. I’ve managed to get him out once or twice, and he’s no doubt scored a fair few runs against me, so it’s always a good contest and one we both enjoy.”
Starc also praised India’s new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, for his tactical acumen and team-oriented approach.
“He’s a fantastic thinker of the game,” Starc said of Gambhir. “He’s always thinking about the opponent and how to get them out as a bowling attack or how to score runs as a batting attack. It’s not just individual players; it’s always about the team focus.”
Gambhir’s leadership will be crucial for India as they aim to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on home soil. The series begins on November 22 in Perth, and Starc believes Gambhir’s influence will be evident.
“The nine weeks that I spent with him were fantastic,” Starc said. “In a T20 setup, I know that he’s got some good things.”
With Kohli and Starc set to face off once again, and Gambhir guiding India’s fortunes, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy promises to be an unforgettable cricketing experience.
