Virat Kohli is “well aware” of Australia's strategy: Sanjay Manjrekar ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Ahead of the India-Australia Test series starting on November 22, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar shares his insights on Star Sports. He particularly focused on Virat Kohli, discussing the challenges he faces in Australia and the possible strategies the Australian bowlers may employ against him. Former cricketer and now cricket analyst Sanjay Manjrekar discussed how the Australian bowlers can deal with Kohli's batting approach. Manjrekar believes that Kohli is 'well aware' of the strategies that will be used against him.

He said exclusively on Star Sports, “I think Virat knows exactly what the plan will be. He will start with that line outside the off-stump and find out what his mindset is. These days, he Often leave the balls outside the off and watch.” Drive anything at high speed. Australia may also try to tease him for room and attack his body as he likes to get forward, this was a tactic which New Zealand used effectively.

Manjrekar further explained that if Kohli concentrated on balls outside the off stump, the Australian bowlers, particularly Josh Hazlewood, could target a line on middle stump, as effectively used by Vernon Philander. Was.

Manjrekar said, “If he focuses on balls outside the off stump, bowlers like Josh Hazlewood can target that distinctive Vernon Philander line on middle stump. Australia will test different strategies, and Virat Kohli will be aware of that.” “I am fully aware.”

Kohli is an important player for India and his performance will be crucial for the team's success in the series. Manjrekar's insights provide a glimpse of the strategic battle that is going to unfold when India and Australia clash in this prestigious Test series.

After the series opener in Perth on November 22, the second Test, in a day-night format, will take place under lights at the Adelaide Oval from December 6 to 10. Fans will then turn their attention to the Gabba in Brisbane for the third Test. From 14 to 18 December.

The traditional Boxing Day Test, to be held from December 26 to 30 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, will mark the final leg of the series.

The fifth and final Test will be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to 7, which promises to be an exciting climax to a highly anticipated series.

India's team for Border-Gavaskar series: Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant ( Wicketkeeper), KL Rahul, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar.