IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli Picked By International Stars To Steal From The Indian Team In ICC World Cup 2023

As Team India gears up for their first match in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, the spotlight is firmly on ace batter Virat Kohli. Various players from the other participating teams in the World Cup would like to ‘steal’ Virat Kohli from the Indian cricket team.

The former Indian captain is arguably one of the most popular cricketers in the world at the moment, with millions of admirers. The right-handed batter will make his fourth appearance in the ODI World Cup. He was part of India’s winning campaign in the 2011 edition at home.

Virat Kohli Is Obviously Such A Good Player – Devon Conway

In a video released by the ICC, when asked which Indian player they would like to “steal,” Devon Conway, Shakib Al Hasan, Harry Brook, Hasan Ali, and Haris Rauf named Virat Kohli. Their choice underscores Kohli’s exceptional skills and his impact on international cricket.

“I’d probably have to steal Virat Kohli. He’s obviously such a good player. He’s been around for a long period of time. He’s got so much experience here in India, too. He’s got the following as well, so I probably have to try and steal from the Indian team,” Conway told ICC.

Which Player You Want To Steal From The Indian Team:

• Haris Rauf – Virat Kohli
• Shakib Al Hasan – Virat Kohli
• Devon Conway – Virat Kohli
• Hasan Ali – Virat Kohli
• Harry Brook – Virat Kohli

Which player you want to steal from the Indian team: [ICC]
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— FOR G O A T ¹⁸ ?? (@OGVK18) October 8, 2023

Virat Kohli’s Impressive Batting Form In 2023

The Rohit Sharma-led team will take on the five-time world champion Australia team in their first match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, October 8. The two teams lost in the semi-final stage of the last edition of the ODI World Cup in England.

Virat Kohli is coming into the tournament with brilliant batting form in the 50-over format. In 2023, he scored 612 runs in 13 innings at an average of 55.64 and a strike rate of 112.92. He smashed a match-winning century against the Pakistan team in the recent Asia Cup 2023.

The Delhi-born cricketer will be crucial for the team to clinch the title on home soil. In the 2019 World Cup, he scored 43 runs in nine innings with an impressive average of 55.38 and a strike rate of 94.06. Overall, he smashed 1030 runs in 26 innings at an average of 46.81.

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