Abrar Ahmed to Test Virat Kohli's Spin Game
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter, with Kohli's spin game and Pakistan's bowling attack set to play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match, as both teams look to gain a crucial advantage in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Virat Kohli has been putting in extra effort to work on his spin game ahead of the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match, arriving two hours early at the ICC Academy for practice. Kohli's dedication comes as he looks to overcome his recent struggles against spinners, having been dismissed six times in a row in ODIs, including once against Rishad Hossain in the opening Champions Trophy game.
The Indian batsman will face a stern test against Pakistan's spin attack, led by leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed, as well as part-time left-arm spinner Khushdil Shah and off-spinner Salman Agha. The slow wicket at the ICC Academy is expected to favor the spinners, which could play into the hands of India's own spin bowling lineup, including Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar.
The match is crucial for both teams, with Pakistan needing a win to stay in contention and India looking to continue their winning streak. Kohli has a good ODI record against Pakistan, averaging over 50 with three centuries and two fifties, and has been working on his defense with local net bowlers. However, a potential injury concern arose when Kohli was seen icing his foot during practice, which could impact his performance in the upcoming match.
As the teams finalize their preparations, all eyes will be on the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan, with Kohli's battle against Abrar Ahmed and the Pakistani spin attack set to be a key highlight of the match. Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has praised Kohli's dedication, while Sanjay Manjrekar feels he may be trying too hard, adding to the intrigue surrounding the upcoming match.
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