Usman Khawaja, a seasoned Australian opener, admitted that Virat Kohli’s variety of personalities make him enjoy watching him play more than before. The Pakistan-born player believes the right-hander has drastically cooled off since starting a family, though.
Virat Kohli, considered by many as one of the best all-format players of this era, also exhibits a vibrant personality on the field. Throughout his career, the 34-year-old has engaged in on-field altercations with renowned international stars like David Warner, Steve Smith, James Anderson, and James Faulkner.
While speaking to Fox Cricket, Usman Khawaja made an observation about the unique playing style of India’s young generation of cricketers. He credited Kohli for their transformed mindset. However, Khawaja also noted that Kohli exhibits playfulness on the field.
The 34-year-old is expected to play a crucial role as India’s key batsman in the upcoming 2023 World Cup. With the Men in Blue aiming to break their decade-long drought in ICC trophies, his performance will be instrumental in determining their success.
Usman Khawaja: Virat Kohli and company faces massive pressure daily
The 36-year-old believes India must have a perfect World Cup since even a minor error might seriously harm their campaign. Khawaja continued by emphasizing the extent of the strain on the Men in Blue, Khawaja added:
On October 8 in Chennai, India’s World Cup campaign will get underway against Australia.