Rohit Sharma looks calm but Virat Kohli is a little aggressive, reveals Yuzvendra Chahal

02/21/2019

BCCI

Yuzvendra Chahal has mentioned that Virat Kohli is a bit aggressive but Rohit Sharma has a calmer side to him while leading the national team. The Haryana wrist spinner has also added that the upcoming series against Australia will be extremely important ahead of this year’s World Cup.

The Indian cricket team are gearing up to face mighty Australia who will play two T20Is And five ODIs over the course of the next few weeks. Chahal, who has formed a formidable partnership along with teammate Kuldeep Yadav, has also spoken about the importance of the upcoming test against Aaron Finch & Co.

Chahal also talked about playing under the leadership of team leader Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma who was in charge of the team in the absence of Kohli. The leg-spinner added that it was a delight to play under both top cricketers who practice their own style of captaincy.

“They have their own style. While Virat bhai looks a little aggressive on the field like a warrior, Rohit bhaiya looks calmer and is in Zen mode. But both are top-class when it comes to their skills. The best part is that both give the bowlers the freedom to set our own fields and express ourselves. They are always there to back us when the going is a bit tough and are equally appreciative when we bowl well.

“You should stay how you are. There is no need to change your personality. You just have to change your plans according to the match situation. While I might be bowling an attacking line at some point, I will look to bowl a defensive line if the match situation demands that,” Chahal told HT.

Chahal, who has represented India in 40 ODIs, also commented that the limited-overs series against Australia will bear added importance as this is the last time that India will play international cricket before the ICC ODI World Cup later this year.

“Obviously it will be important because this will be the last series before the World Cup. After this we only have the IPL and then the World Cup. So that makes this series all the more important and that too against a side like Australia. This is the last series before the World Cup so my personal goal is to finish on a high and come back strongly in the showpiece event. It gives you immense confidence.”

“Having played them recently, cannot really say that it felt like Australia were less dangerous due to the absence of Smith or Warner. If you looked at the last series, Shaun Marsh batted really well and then you have someone like Maxwell who can take the game away. Not to forget Aaron Finch at the top of the order. So, it will be foolish to think that Australia have a weak side in the absence of Warner and Smith,” he clarified.

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