Bangladesh has been one of the competitors of India in recent years and there have been several instances where Bangladesh has given a tough fight to India. Both the teams will lock horns in Pune and once again fans would be expecting a thrilling contest.
Before this match, the star wicketkeeper of Bangladesh Mushfiqur Rahim has talked many things about what the team should keep in mind against Virat Kohli. He said that one should not sledge Virat Kohli as it gives motivation to the Indian star. He also said that he has asked Bangladeshi bowlers to get the wicket of Kohli as soon as possible as it will create trouble for the team.
“Some batters in the world love sledging and get pumped up by that. So I never sledge him because he gets pumped up by that. I always tell my bowlers to get rid of him as early as possible,” said Rahim on Star Sports
“Whenever I play against him, he always tries to sledge me every time I go in to bat because he is a really competitive guy and he doesn’t want to lose any cricket match. I really love that rivalry with him and the challenge that comes with facing him and India,” Rahim added.
Virat Kohli has played 15 innings against Bangladesh in 807 matches with an average of 67.25, during this he possesses a strike rate of 101.25. The Indian star has smashed four tons and three fifties against the Bangla Tigers.
