'Knowledge of lion being there scares you. Virat Kohli is that lion': Ex-KKR star ends T20 WC debate

 In a thrilling T20 match, India emerged victorious against Afghanistan with an impressive performance. Batting first, Afghanistan posted 172 runs in 20 overs, led by Gulbin Naib's resilient knock of 57 runs. However, India showcased ir batting prowess, chasing down target in just 15.4 overs with 6 wickets in hand. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube shone with ir explosive batting, scoring 68 and an unbeaten 63 runs respectively. Axar Patel's remarkable bowling performance earned him well-deserved Player of Match award, securing India's le of 2-0 in T20 series.  

3 things you need to know

• India les series by 2-0
• India have alrey secured 3-match T20I series
• India won both of ir T20Is so far against AFG by 6 wickets

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Aakash Chopra me a huge statement about Virat Kohli

Aakash Chopra is an vocate of Virat Kohli staying at wicket for a long time in 2024 T20 World Cup. In most recent encounter of current series against Afghanistan, Kohli returned to Indian T20I team, his first appearance in shorter format of international cricket since 2022 T20 World Cup. Kohli demonstrated his skill in this match by hitting 29 runs off of 16 balls, enough for a striking average of 181.25, complete with five boundaries.

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Chopra symbolically equated Kohli's presence at wicket to that of a lion in a forest. Chopra emphasised significance of Kohli's batting steiness and authoritative presence he provides to squ. allusion to a lion highlights Kohli's status as a dominant force and highlights how crucial it will be for India to win forthcoming T20 World Cup if he stays in crease for an extended period. Aakash Chopra said:

"Kohli has all s of gears. He can play fast or slow. He can play at a run-a-ball as well. Kohli is at his best when he stays for a long time. You feel scared going into a jungle because a lion is re."

"It's not mandatory that lion will eat you whenever you enter a jungle but knowledge of lion being re scares you. Virat Kohli is that lion. You (opposing teams) are always scared when Virat Kohli is at crease."

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Chopra does not expect T20 World Cup to have high-scoring matches

Chopra highlighted Virat Kohli's career strike rate of about 138, saying that at this rate, Kohli does not necessarily try to smash every ball for a boundary. Inste, he can generate magic whenever circumstance calls for it. In his commentary, Chopra emphasized Kohli's strategic approach, demonstrating a combination of studied shot selection and ability to increase game's speed when necessary.

In context of T20 World Cup, Chopra gave a contrasting viewpoint, implying that he did not expect competition to be high-scoring. Expounding on this point, he stated that game's dynamics may shift towards a more balanced and strategic style of play, in which Kohli's controlled yet effective batting might be crucial for India. He ded:

“ lion needs to be re on pitch, especially on those pitches where totals will be between 160 and 180. 220 won't be scored re. So you expect Virat Kohli to stand re and accelerate later.”

Virat Kohli will be seen in action against Afghanistan in 3rd T20I match on Wednesday at M. Chinnaswamy Stium, Bangalore.