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Title: Virat Kohli’s Masterclass vs. Pakistan: Sanjay Bangar Praises Batsman’s Technique Against Spinners
Summary:
In a thrilling match, India beat Pakistan by six wickets with 45 balls remaining in the ICC Champions Trophy. Virat Kohli played a match-winning innings, scoring 100 not out and hitting the winning boundary. Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar praised Kohli’s technique, particularly his ability to wait for the ball and adjust his footwork to counter the spinners.
In-Depth Explanation:
According to Sanjay Bangar, Kohli’s success against the spinners was a result of his adaptability and ability to adjust his footwork. Initially, Kohli started by playing a lot of shots off the back foot, which allowed him to get a feel for the pace and spin of the tracks. However, as he gained confidence, he started coming forward to tackle the left-arm and off-spin bowlers.
"Here against spin, what I saw in the first half of his innings, he was playing a lot of the back foot. But once he got that confidence, then he started coming forward. He came forward to left-arm spin and off-spin. But against leg spin, he was happy to stay back," Bangar explained.
Bangar also praised Kohli’s ability to maintain his composure and focus throughout the innings, which allowed him to come up with a masterclass batting performance. "He was hungry for runs and boy oh boy! Today was an innings of which we can certainly say what Navjot Sidhu just said – another 3-4 years of international cricket, easily," Bangar said.
The former coach emphasized that Kohli’s dedication to his craft and his ability to maintain high standards in execution and intent were key factors in his success. "Because he is a guy who leaves no stone unturned as far as preparation is concerned. He knew that he had to step up. He brought that intensity to his game and you could see it in his body language."
Bangar also predicted that Kohli can continue to play international cricket for the next three to four years, citing his ability to maintain high standards and continue to adapt to different situations. "Because if you can maintain that side of standards in terms of execution of pure skill and intent, you get a masterclass like this," he concluded.
