The dynamic duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma recently made their much-anticipated return to the Indian cricket team during the final ODI against Australia. Their comeback has ignited excitement among fans and cricket enthusiasts alike, as both seasoned cricketers are scheduled to participate in the warm-up match against England on Saturday, September 30, in Guwahati.
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With both of these veteran Indian players currently in exceptional form, the warm-up game against England presents them with a valuable opportunity to accumulate more runs against a formidable English bowling attack.
Nick Knight, in anticipation of the ICC World Cup 2023, anticipates flat wickets to be the norm and has singled out Adil Rashid as England’s ace in subcontinental conditions. Speaking on Jamie Alter’s podcast, Knight underscored Rashid’s pivotal role for the English team.
“When we reflect on England’s triumphant campaign in the 2019 World Cup, we vividly recall their top-order batsmen launching an aggressive onslaught, with powerful and dynamic players relentlessly dispatching boundaries and sixes. England set imposing totals, surpassing the 400-run mark and even consistently breaching the late 300s, only to defend those totals successfully. In my opinion, the linchpin of this success story is Adil Rashid,” remarked the former England opener, now a TV analyst and commentator.
Knight further emphasized Rashid’s capabilities as a bowler capable of dismantling critical partnerships for the opposition. He highlighted Rashid’s potential to dismiss the two senior Indian batsmen when they form substantial partnerships during a game.
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“At times, I believe Rashid’s contributions are undervalued when we assess England’s accomplishments in the previous cycle and their victorious World Cup campaign. When we contemplate the distinction between T20 and 50-over cricket, particularly from a bowling perspective, we must ask: Who possesses the ability to break a resilient partnership? When Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in full swing, orchestrating a 150-run partnership on a placid wicket and circumstances aren’t favoring the captain, who can be entrusted to say, ‘Disrupt this partnership for me’? The answer unequivocally is Adil Rashid,” Knight added.
England is poised to embark on their World Cup journey, commencing with a match against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on October 5. Preceding this highly anticipated tournament, they have two warm-up matches on their agenda, with the first one slated against India on Saturday, September 30.
