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Former India batter Ambati Rayudu feels that Virat Kohli returning to kind within the Champions Trophy has given added impetus to their already sturdy batting line-up. Rohit Sharma-led India have reached the semi-final of the eight-team event after securing consecutive wins in opposition to Bangladesh and arch-rivals Pakistan in Group A. Kohli struck a match-winning century in opposition to Pakistan and contributed 22 in opposition to Bangladesh of their opening match. In the meantime, Shubman Gill has been firing within the prime order and struck a century in opposition to Bangladesh earlier than taking part in a knock of 46 in opposition to Pakistan. He has amassed 147 runs within the event up to now.
“I think India’s key strength has been the overall balance of the side. Our top order batting has been brilliant and also with Virat coming into form gives the added impetus to the already strong batting line-up that we have,” Rayudu informed IANS on Friday.
The previous batter added that it is going to be fascinating to see how India deal with New Zealand spinners of their subsequent match.
“It will be really interesting to see them against New Zealand spinners, it will be a great test for them. Going forward, this New Zealand game will really set things up beautifully for India going into the semis,” Rayudu added.
Males in Blue will tackle New Zealand of their remaining group sport on March 2 earlier than gearing up for the semi-final.
On England’s early exit from the event, Rayudu mentioned the English workforce’s center order didn’t stay as much as the event on the sub-continent circumstances.
“No, I feel England’s batting against spin and also the middle order batting has not been great and we have seen that even in the series against India. So their struggles were evident in the Champions Trophy as well. But the surprising thing was they did not even try and adapt to the conditions or try and stick to the basics,” he mentioned.
“They were very, very adamant in terms of their style of play. And in the end, it’s proven to be not so great in the sub-continent conditions.”
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