Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar reckons we will get to see an even better version of Virat Kohli going forward. Kohli had to go through a tough phase in the last couple of seasons but he has bounced back stronger in the recent past.
The talisman has scored four centuries in the last few months as he is back to his previous best. Kohli scored a magnificent knock of 166 runs in the third ODI against Sri Lanka as he batted at the top of his game.
The 34-year-old scored 283 runs in the three matches against the visitors at a splendid average of 141.50. Kohli has been a consistent performer in the ODIs and he will look to continue the good show in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
The veteran has all the experience under his belt and he would look to make the most of it in the upcoming matches.
Sanjay Bangar said on Star Sports, “With the captaincy burden having been removed and him coming back in form, he took his game to a different level in the T20 World Cup in Australia. I feel we will get to see an even better Virat Kohli going forward, and he will continue to maintain his form in ODI cricket.”
Bangar added Kohli knows how to make the most of his good form.
“The rhythm with which he is batting, we are seeing enjoyment in his game, so these are good signs. When Virat Kohli is in such a mindset and is batting with such rhythm, he maximizes it, because he knows his game very well.”
Bangar noticed that Kohli is making the most of his feet while facing the spinners and these are good signs for him and the team. Bangar has observed Kohli from close quarters while working as the batting coach of India and RCB.
“Don’t talk about Santner and Ish Sodhi, because we saw him hit a century against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup where Rashid Khan was there. After that, Wanindu Hasaranga and Theekshana came and tried their best but I am seeing two special things in his game.”
“He is using his feet and playing very well, he used to play like that when he was a young player, and then he is going on the back foot and hitting gaps, whether it is the midwicket or the cover gap. I feel a different turn has come in his career, the way he is playing spin, so I don’t think Santner and Sodhi will trouble him much.”
Kohli will be in action in the first ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday in Hyderabad.
