Whenever you start focusing only on bigger teams, an upset happens: Virat Kohli | Cricket-world-cup News
With the 2023 World Cup getting its fair share of upsets where Netherlands defeated an in-form South Africa and Afghanan getting one up on the defending champions England, India’s Virat Kohli is of the opinion that whenever the focus is on only the so called bigger teams, an upset is bound to happen.
“There are no big teams in the World Cup. Whenever you start focusing only on bigger teams, an upset happens,” Kohli said in an interview with Star Sports ahead of India’s match against Bangladesh on Thursday.
Speaking further about the threat posed Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al-Hasan, Kohli said, “Over the years, I’ve played a lot against him (Shakib). He’s got amazing control. He’s a very experienced bowler. He bowls very well with the new ball, knows how to deceive the batsman, and is also very economical.”Most Read
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Meanwhile, Shakib said that Kohli was a very special batter and he’ll be looking to take his wicket in the upcoming match, “He’s a special batsman, probably the best batsman in the modern era. I think I’m lucky to get him out 5 times. Of course, it will give me great pleasure, taking his wicket.”
Both players will be action next in Pune when India take on Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday.
India are coming into this encounter with an unblemished record in this World Cup, winning all three of their last three matches. Bangladesh, meanwhile, have played three and won one, losing against New Zealand and England with the sole victory coming against Afghanan.