DTVHINDIVirat Kohli is going to perform brilliantly in BGT, Irfan Pathan listed 2 big reasons
Border-Gavaskar series starting from 22nd November Irfan Pathan and Virat Kohli (Image Credit- Twitter The Indian team is going to face Australia very soon in the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) test series. It is noteworthy that the first test match between the two teams will be played on November 22 at Optus Stadium in Perth. However, this series is not going to be easy for India, because recently India had to face 3-0 defeat in the Test series against New Zealand in India. So, if Team India has to perform well against Australia, then the team’s star players Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant will have to perform at any cost. On the other hand, before the start of this much-awaited series, Team India’s former all-rounder and T20 World Cup champion player Irfan Pathan has given a big reaction. Irfan has said that Virat Kohli is going to perform well in this series, and he has given two reasons for this. Let us tell you that before the start of BGT, Irrfan has shared a post on his official X account. In this post Irfan said- I believe that Virat Kohli will perform excellently in Australia. First- He plays well against pace. Despite his recent decline in Test form, his numbers against pace remain exceptional. Australia’s fast and bouncy pitches will prove to be its strength. Second- Kohli avoids energy and big challenges. The Australian team will attack it hard and there is no bigger challenge for Australia than playing a Test on its soil. This is the time when Kohli’s competitive spirit really shines. See this post of Irfan Pathan Why I believe Virat Kohli will excel in Australia: 1️⃣ He thrives against pace. Despite his recent dip in Test form, his numbers against pace remain exceptional. Australia’s fast and bouncy pitches will play to its strengths.2️⃣ Kohli feeds off energy and big challenges. The… — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 20, 2024 Full schedule of Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 1st Test 22–26 November: Perth Stadium, Perth Second Test 6–10 December: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Third Test 14-18 December: The Gabba, Brisbane Fourth Test 26-30 December: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Fifth Test 3-7 January: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Andy Flower will become England’s white-ball head coach, former cricketer Michael Atherton listed his qualities
Andy Flower’s ability as a coach is evident in various tournaments around the world. He has all the skills required for white ball cricket – Michael Atherton Andy Flower (Photo Source: X/Twitter) The ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup have been a nightmare for the England cricket team. Due to England’s shameful performance, white ball head coach Matthew Pott has decided to step down. After which there is a lot of discussion about who will become the next head coach of England. Former cricketer Michael Atherton says that Andy Flower should be reappointed as the head coach of England. During Andy Flower’s tenure, England won the T20 World Cup 2010, and also became the number-1 team in the Test format. However, despite the success, Flower did not want to remain the coach, because during his tenure many players were not happy with the tough training sessions. Andy Flower has the skills needed for white ball cricket- Atherton Michael Atherton wrote in his column in The Times, Flower transformed the Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League, won the Abu Dhabi T10, led St Lucia to its first CPL final, and won the Hundred with Trent Rockets. Andy Flower’s ability as a coach in various tournaments around the world is evident to everyone. He has all the skills required for white ball cricket. Andy Flower is also the head coach of IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. Michael Atherton also says that international cricket is usually stopped during the IPL and if Flower wants, he can coach in India as it will help him learn the new trends of T20 cricket. The demand for international jobs has gone down compared to earlier, and Flower’s IPL commitments could be an issue. However, there is no international cricket during the IPL window and participation in the IPL will help him learn the new trends of T20 cricket.
