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Published 11:08 IST, June 29th 2024

'You cannot doubt him': Nasser Hussain vouches for star-IND batter to go ALL OUT as WC Final looms

Ex-ENG cricketer Nasser Hussain expects a star-Team India batter to go full guns blazing against South Africa at the T20 World Cup 2024 Final.

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Team India has performed admirably in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with players from all departments demonstrating their temperament and abilities. However, Virat Kohli has struggled with the bat, failing to score large in the tournament. Despite the fact that the Men in Blue have made progress, Virat's form will be critical because he is the team's opener. As the T20 WC final approaches, concerns about his form persist. Despite his dismal performances, Naseer Hussain feels the team would struggle to leave Kohli behind, and his best will be on display in the final.

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Nasser Hussain expects India's star-batter to go guns blazing at the T20 WC summit clash against South Africa

During an appearance with Sky Sports, former England cricketer Nasser Hussain touched upon Virat Kohli's heroic knick in the previous edition at the MCG, pointing out the fact that he is the man who steps up in the high-octane match-ups. However, he also believed that Kohli should continue playing in his natural style and focus on the innings rather than trying to take the lead.

"I mean you go back to the game against Pakistan at the MCG, India were floundering. Who was there at the end? Smashing. That's the biggest game of all time for the Indians. India, Pakistan, you know. So he is always there in big matches.

<a href="https://www.republicworld.com/topics/virat-kohli"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);"></span></a><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/topics/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);"> plays a shot against Australia during an ICC Men's </span><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/topics/t20-world-cup"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);"></span></a><a href="https://www.republicworld.com/topics/t20-world-cup">T20 World Cup</a><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);"> cricket match at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia | Image: AP</span><br>&nbsp;

"I personally and others will disagree because you want to set the tone throughout the team. I personally think Virat Kohli should bat like he's batted over the last decade. He's got a strike rate of 138. He can be the glue, the rot, you know, they all bat around, and they all come in playing their shots. You cannot doubt Kohli as a player. You cannot doubt him in a big match. He has suffered because of that New York pitch because he had a brilliant IPL," Nasser Hussain.

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Virat Kohli has the chance to emerge as a hero for the team in the T20 World Cup summit clash against South Africa. After missing out on the top prizes at the World Test Championship and the ODI World CUp, this is the ultimate chance for the team to get their hands on the silverware.

10:47 IST, June 29th 2024