Virat Kohli is one of the most successful cricketers who has ever played the game. Not only has he led his team to multiple World Cup titles, but he also holds records for being the fastest to score centuries in ODIs and Tests, as well as having the second highest number of runs in ODI history. But even a player as great as Kohli has had his ups and downs on the field, which is why people might remember him for getting out cheaply all too often.
However, there’s no denying that this batsman is always determined to make amends for those embarrassing moments off it. And thankfully for us all, things seem to be going well so far this time around!
As skipper of the Indian team, Virat Kohli has already set the tone for World Cup year.
As skipper of the Indian team, Virat Kohli has already set the tone for World Cup year.
In a T20I series against Ireland, he was on fire with scores of 96 and 84 not out. He led from the front with his bat and also showed his tactical acumen by opting to field first in both matches after winning the toss.
Kohli’s performance in this series will be a huge boost for him ahead of 2019 World Cup which will be held in England from May 30 to July 14 next year
The right-hander’s innings of 107 not out was instrumental in India’s easy win over Ireland in their opening match of the tri-series at Dublin.
Kohli’s innings of 107 not out was instrumental in India’s easy win over Ireland in their opening match of the tri-series at Dublin Virat Kohli ODI tonne.
He has a good batting average in ODIs and is determined to bring home a World Cup trophy for India this time around.
It was a crucial knock for Kohli, who averaged just under 30 in ODIs for England with just one half century from six outings.
Kohli was under pressure to perform in this match. He has been a big player for India in limited-overs cricket, but his ODI average for England was just under 30 with just one half century from six outings.
He had a good start to the series but couldn’t capitalise on it and was dropped down the order for this game against Pakistan at Edgbaston which became crucial for Kohli’s World Cup aspirations as well as India’s hopes of winning back-to-back titles after their victory in 2015 when they defeated Australia by seven wickets in the final at MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground).
He had also managed only one fifty from five outings during India’s recent tour to Australia.
Kohli had also managed only one fifty from five outings during India’s recent tour to Australia, where they lost the Test series 1-2 and the ODI series 4-1.
The 31-year-old Kohli has scored more than 10,000 runs in ODI cricket with 32 centuries and 67 fifties. In Tests he has scored more than 11,000 runs with 23 hundreds and 42 half-centuries.
But his classy knock against Ireland on Wednesday night has given him confidence going into the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup 2019 in May.
But his classy knock against Ireland on Wednesday night has given him confidence going into the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup 2019 in May. He is determined to win a World Cup for India and Kohli believes his form will help him achieve that dream.
Kohli’s hunger for success is well-documented, so if he can keep up this good run of form, then India will have one less thing to worry about when they take on England at Lord’s on 1 June 2019.
Virat Kohli is back in his best form on the field and he is determined to bring home a World Cup trophy for India this time around.
Virat Kohli is back in his best form on the field and he is determined to bring home a World Cup trophy for India this time around.
Kohli has scored two centuries in the past month, including one against Australia at Perth which helped India win by 36 runs. He was also named man of the match after scoring 89 off 72 balls on day two of the third Test against Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy on Friday (September 6).
The 29-year old batsman said: “It’s been a great couple of months since I last played international cricket.”He added:”I’ve had some good performances with Delhi Daredevils but now it’s back to business which is representing my country.”
Conclusion
The World Cup is just around the corner and India have a lot of work to do before they start their campaign against South Africa on June 5th. But if there’s one thing we can take away from this win for Virat Kohli and co., it’s that they are ready to go all out in order to win this tournament for their country once again.
