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Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden on Wednesday said that experience with conditions and different types of pitches makes Virat Kohli a world-class batsman, adding that he will do well in the Caribbean leg of the T20 World Cup 2024. Virat, who has scored the highest runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year with 741 runs, has so far managed to score just 1, 4 and 0 runs in the group stage matches in the T20 World Cup.
“Kohli has been a world-class batsman in any position. In the Caribbean you have to think about your innings and how you aim. The score outside St Lucia is 160-170 runs and Virat with all his experience,” Hayden told the ‘Star Sports Press Room’. Knowing what to do, he said, “Virat faced difficult situations. Everyone wants to see these great champion players playing freely and that is what is going to happen because experience is important.
Hayden wants Kohli to open the innings for India in the Super Eight phase. He said, “During the IPL I said that Kohli should open the innings. I don’t think he can do well at number three. You cannot score 250 runs on these wickets as soon as you come. You need a cricketer who can think and play.” “Kohli will face a challenge on the Caribbean pitches,” said Hayden. It will show you why the Indian selectors have faith in him.
Hayden said that Kohli should keep his strike rate in mind. “He also needs to continue his excellent striking. We saw in the World Cup that if you fall behind, it is difficult to come back, so you have to be good in the first 10 overs.” Former India batsman Krishnamachari Srikkanth, like Hayden, said, “Virat is that. King of Kings’ (King of Kings). We are playing Afghanistan tomorrow. And I don’t think we should worry. He will make a run once again. Will win the match for India. Just leave him alone.”