Reportedly, Virat Kohli was not present with the team where the World Cup warm up match against Netherlands is scheduled to take place. Kohli was supposed to join the squad before the match.
Although there was some uncertainty regarding Kohli‘s availability the team management remains positive about having him for the up match on Tuesday. A team official quoted by Cricbuzz stated;
He (Virat Kohli) will be arriving soon and should be available for selection in tomorrow’s game.”
Team Official
India’s warm up match against England got canceled due to rain in Guwahati on September 30. Nevertheless, according to reports most of the squad had a practice session at KCA. St. Xaviers College Cricket Ground, on Monday afternoon.
Every side will be wary of Virat Kohli: Mohammad Amir
Former Pakistan bowler Mohammad Amir has stated that he admires Virat Kohli. He feels the superstar batter will be a threat to several sides in the 2023 World Cup.
Amir recalled Kohli’s amazing unbeaten 82 against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup last year and praised him for being bold in any scenario. Here’s what he said to TOI:
“The word ‘pressure’ is not there in Virat’s cricketing dictionary. If you ask Virat, he will surely say that that knock vs Pakistan (T20 World Cup 2022) was the best innings of his life.
“Virat will be a dangerman for every team in the World Cup. He is in top and red-hot form. His confidence is at another level at the moment.”
Mohammad Amir
If Virat Kohli is unable to play in this game, the former Indian captain is expected to take part in their first World Cup match against Australia on October 8.