Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Mitchell Starc anticipates 'good contest' with Virat Kohli
What's the story
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is eagerly anticipating his face-off with Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli, in the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series is set to commence in November. Starc expressed his excitement during an interview with Star Sports, highlighting their previous encounters and mutual enjoyment of the competition. Notably, Kohli boasts an impressive Test record against the Aussies.
Past performances
Starc acknowledges Kohli's success in past encounters
Starc acknowledged Kohli's impressive track record against him in previous Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches. He stated, "I enjoy my battles with Virat Kohli just because we've played a lot of cricket against one another." The Australian pacer further added, "I've obviously got him once or twice and he's no doubt scored a fair few runs against me. So, it's always a good contest and one we both enjoy."
Player statistics
Kohli's impressive record against Starc
In their 19 innings face-off, Kohli has managed to score 236 runs from 394 deliveries at an average of 59. Despite this impressive record, Starc has succeeded in dismissing Kohli four times during these encounters. These statistics underscore the competitive nature of their rivalry and set the stage for an exciting showdown in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Preparation mode
Kohli gears up for Bangladesh series
Meanwhile, Kohli is shifting his focus to the upcoming series against Bangladesh. After returning from London, he wasted no time in resuming training, spending nearly 45 minutes in the nets during India's first practice session. The two-Test series against Bangladesh is scheduled to start on September 19 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.