NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam revealed on Monday that his staff is meticulously planning their methods to counter the formidable presence of star Indian batsman Virat Kohli within the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup showdown between the 2 cricketing giants.
The much-anticipated conflict is ready to ignite passions because it unfolds within the vibrant environment of West Indies/USA later this 12 months.
Talking forward of his staff’s T20I collection in opposition to Eire scheduled to begin from March 10, comprising three exhilarating matches to be held in Dublin, Babar emphasised the importance of devising a complete recreation plan to neutralise Kohli’s impression on the sphere.
The marquee encounter between Pakistan and India, slated for June 9 in New York, guarantees to be a spectacle for cricket fanatics worldwide.
Recalling the depth of their earlier T20 Cup encounter in 2022, Babar reminisced about Kohli’s memorable innings, the place he orchestrated a outstanding unbeaten knock of 82 runs off simply 53 deliveries.
Kohli’s masterclass, adorned with six boundaries and 4 towering sixes, steered India via a nerve-wracking run-chase of 160 runs, rescuing them from a precarious place of 31/four at one juncture.
Talking on the media convention in Dublin on Monday, Babar mentioned that although the staff doesn’t plan in opposition to one specific participant, however they are going to be planning in opposition to Kohli, who he referred to as as “the most effective gamers.”
“As a staff, you all the time plan in opposition to completely different groups and in accordance with their strengths. We don’t plan something in opposition to one participant. We plan for all 11 gamers. We have no idea a lot concerning the situations in New York and we are going to plan accordingly. He [Virat Kohli] is without doubt one of the finest gamers and we are going to plan in opposition to him as nicely,” he mentioned.
Kohli’s prowess in opposition to Pakistan in T20Is is nothing wanting outstanding. Throughout 10 encounters, he has amassed a staggering complete of 488 runs, boasting a formidable common of 81.33 and a blistering strike price exceeding 123.
Kohli’s consistency is clear in his tally of 5 half-centuries in opposition to the arch-rivals, showcasing his means to dominate the opposition’s bowling assault with finesse.
Within the T20 WC, India and Pakistan are in Group A together with Eire, Canada and USA. Pakistan will begin its marketing campaign in opposition to the USA on June 6.
Right here is the schedule for Pakistan’s tour to Eire and England forward of the T20 World Cup:
Eire collection: Might 10: First T20I, Dublin; Might 12 Second T20I, Dublin; Might 14: Third T20I, Dublin
England collection: Might 22: First T20I, Leeds; Might 25: Second T20I, Birmingham; Might 28: Third T20I, Cardiff; Might 30: Fourth T20I, London.
Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (C), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan.
(With ANI inputs)
The much-anticipated conflict is ready to ignite passions because it unfolds within the vibrant environment of West Indies/USA later this 12 months.
Talking forward of his staff’s T20I collection in opposition to Eire scheduled to begin from March 10, comprising three exhilarating matches to be held in Dublin, Babar emphasised the importance of devising a complete recreation plan to neutralise Kohli’s impression on the sphere.
The marquee encounter between Pakistan and India, slated for June 9 in New York, guarantees to be a spectacle for cricket fanatics worldwide.
Recalling the depth of their earlier T20 Cup encounter in 2022, Babar reminisced about Kohli’s memorable innings, the place he orchestrated a outstanding unbeaten knock of 82 runs off simply 53 deliveries.
Kohli’s masterclass, adorned with six boundaries and 4 towering sixes, steered India via a nerve-wracking run-chase of 160 runs, rescuing them from a precarious place of 31/four at one juncture.
Talking on the media convention in Dublin on Monday, Babar mentioned that although the staff doesn’t plan in opposition to one specific participant, however they are going to be planning in opposition to Kohli, who he referred to as as “the most effective gamers.”
“As a staff, you all the time plan in opposition to completely different groups and in accordance with their strengths. We don’t plan something in opposition to one participant. We plan for all 11 gamers. We have no idea a lot concerning the situations in New York and we are going to plan accordingly. He [Virat Kohli] is without doubt one of the finest gamers and we are going to plan in opposition to him as nicely,” he mentioned.
Kohli’s prowess in opposition to Pakistan in T20Is is nothing wanting outstanding. Throughout 10 encounters, he has amassed a staggering complete of 488 runs, boasting a formidable common of 81.33 and a blistering strike price exceeding 123.
Kohli’s consistency is clear in his tally of 5 half-centuries in opposition to the arch-rivals, showcasing his means to dominate the opposition’s bowling assault with finesse.
Within the T20 WC, India and Pakistan are in Group A together with Eire, Canada and USA. Pakistan will begin its marketing campaign in opposition to the USA on June 6.
Right here is the schedule for Pakistan’s tour to Eire and England forward of the T20 World Cup:
Eire collection: Might 10: First T20I, Dublin; Might 12 Second T20I, Dublin; Might 14: Third T20I, Dublin
England collection: Might 22: First T20I, Leeds; Might 25: Second T20I, Birmingham; Might 28: Third T20I, Cardiff; Might 30: Fourth T20I, London.
Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (C), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan.
(With ANI inputs)
