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Australia’s competitive culture lifts my game: Kohli

Star India batter Virat Kohli said on Monday that his motivation to do well increases while playing against Australia because of their competitiveness and high level of skill set. Ahead of India’s ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval from June 7 onwards, Virat had an interview in which he said, “Australian […]

Star India batter Virat Kohli said on Monday that his motivation to do well increases while playing against Australia because of their competitiveness and high level of skill set.
Ahead of India’s ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval from June 7 onwards, Virat had an interview in which he said, “Australian team is a very competitive side, and if you give them even a small window, they will come very hard at you and capitalise”.
Their skill set is really high. That is why my motivation increased even more, and I had to take my game to the next level against them. I have to rise and elevate my game against Australia to beat them. Virat does indeed love playing against Australia. In 24 Tests against Australia, he has scored 1,979 runs at an average of 48.26, with eight tons and five fifties. His best score is 186. Across all formats against Australia, Virat has played 92 matches, in which he has scored 4,945 runs at an average of 50.97. His best score is 186. He has scored 16 centuries and 24 fifties against Australians.
Virat said that the conditions at The Oval will be tough in the final. We would not get a flat wicket, and batters need to be cautious. We need more focus and have to adapt to the situation and conditions. We will need more focus and discipline while batting, added Virat.
The batter said that in the swinging and seaming conditions of England, it is important how you choose the ball to attack, and it is the toughest part of batting there. The toughest part about seaming and swing conditions in England is choosing the ball you need to hit, defend, or leave. Playing with solid technique is important. The balance is very important while batting,» said Virat.
Virat said that adaptability is the key during the WTC final. Whichever team is able to adjust and adapt to the conditions, the pitch will win the match, added Virat. Virat also talked about the rivalry between India and Australia, which is one of the fiercest rivalries in the sport, no matter if the game is being played in India, Australia, or a neutral venue.

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