NEW DELHI: A top calibre bowling attack like Pakistan‘s requires one to perform at their absolute best, feels star Indian batter Virat Kohli ahead of their Asia Cup opener.
The Indians have won their last three ODIs. However, the most recent ODI between India and Pakistan was played at the 2019 World Cup.
“I feel bowling is their strength. And they’ve got some really impactful bowlers that can change the course of the game anytime based on their skill set.So, you have to be at your absolute best to face them,” he told Star Sports.
Since last December, Kohli has played 13 ODIs and scored 554 runs at a respectable average of 50.36, which reflects his recent strong performance in the format.
Talking about his approach lately, Kohli said, “I only try to understand how I can better my game. Every day, every practice session, every year, every season, this is what has helped me play this well for so long and to perform for my team.
The Indians have won their last three ODIs. However, the most recent ODI between India and Pakistan was played at the 2019 World Cup.
“I feel bowling is their strength. And they’ve got some really impactful bowlers that can change the course of the game anytime based on their skill set.So, you have to be at your absolute best to face them,” he told Star Sports.
Since last December, Kohli has played 13 ODIs and scored 554 runs at a respectable average of 50.36, which reflects his recent strong performance in the format.
Talking about his approach lately, Kohli said, “I only try to understand how I can better my game. Every day, every practice session, every year, every season, this is what has helped me play this well for so long and to perform for my team.
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“I don’t think you can perform consistently without that mindset because if your performance is your only goal, then you can be satisfied and stop working hard. There is no limit to it.
“There is no set achievement that if you reach a certain stage, you’ve reached excellence. I think I strive for betterment everyday, so that is a better word to use, and yes, performance obviously becomes a by-product because your mindset is ‘How do I make my team win from this position?”
(With PTI inputs)