Talking about the loopholes in the technique of the batting line-up, Kohli defended the Indian batsmen who are known to be susceptible against short-pitch stuff. (AP Photo)
NEW DELHI: For once, two teams will go into a Test series riding on a month-long debate about the pitches to be played on. If the English pundits have blasted India's so-called tactics to deprive their team of practice against spinners and planning to play on rank turners, the Indian players don't mind the 'give it back' theory. Certainly not Virat Kohli.
Kohli, India's leading performer with the bat over the past year and a half, said on Saturday that it's only fair to give the England team a taste of its own medicine.
When TOI asked Kohli if he endorses the idea of preparing rank turners for the touring teams, he said: "Why not? When we toured England and Australia, they gave us the flattest wickets and bowlers bowling at around 125 km/hr knowing we didn't have much time to practice. But they dished out green tops during the Tests. If they have tactics against us why can't we test their temperament? Let them also prove themselves here in India."
When a series carries a tag of a 'revenge series', mind games seldom stay at bay. Kohli minced no words in pointing out that England batsmen struggle against spin.
"They found it very tough playing against Pakistan. We have all seen it for a while. To be honest, the pitches in UAE weren't exactly turning square. It's obvious that spin is a problem for them but you can't conclude that they would just break down against spin," he remarked before taking on Kevin Pietersen. "KP will be under pressure as he is the only player in their team who plays spin well. He would know that the team's batting will revolve around him. Given the quality of spinners we have, it will be tough for him to sustain that pressure for long. The series will be fun."
Talking about the loopholes in the technique of the batting line-up, Kohli defended the Indian batsmen who are known to be susceptible against short-pitch stuff. "I don't know why people say that. I have never seen an Indian batsmen really struggling against short balls. Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman... you name anyone who has served Indian cricket, they had very few problems against short balls. I have never seen an Indian batting order being bounced out consistently.
"If you do get out to a bouncer, it's to the bowler's credit. No one complains when batsmen get out playing the cover drive," Kohli said, clearly exhibiting the fighter in him who now relishes the opportunity to take up the responsibility of being one of the senior batsmen in the team. "It's good for us youngsters that we have got the responsibility so early in our careers. Personally, I am enjoying playing that role now."
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