Just a few days are remaining before India take on Australia for a three-match ODI series starting on October 19 down under. The fans are eagerly waiting for this series as this will mark the return of
seniors players likeVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in professional cricket after five months. Apart from that, it will also be a crucial series for both Kohli and Rohit looking at the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Former Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel also shared his opinion on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s form ahead of the Australia tour and said that their match fitness will be under question down under. However, Parthiv also feels that, Virat Kohli might end up becoming Player of the series against Australia.
“The question is about match fitness, as to how you manage yourself on the ground. There is no doubt that they will get used to the atmosphere, but match fitness will definitely be a question. However, whenever questions are asked, Virat Kohli has given solid answers. So I have a prediction. In this three-ODI series, you might see Virat Kohli becoming the Man of the Series," Parthi Patel said during his conversation on Star Sports.
Play with plastic ball on cement wicket: Parthiv Patel’s suggestion to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of Australia series
Speaking further, Parthiv Patel also mentioned about the bouncy wickets of Australia and advised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play with plastic ball on a bouncy wicket to prepare themselves for the conditions down under. The first ODI match will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth on October 19.
You try to create something similar to that, like you can prepare for bounce by playing with a plastic ball on a cement wicket, but the natural variation a surface has, you can figure out the bounce and pace only after going there. So it will take some time for you to adjust," Parthiv said.
