Mohammad Azharuddin terms Virat Kohli as a 'lethal combo' for the opposition

Indian skipper Virat Kohli ranks among the very best cricketers of the current era. The right handed genius can be defined by his impeccable stroke play and hunger for runs. Arguably the best of the generation, Virat Kohli also has a staggering fans base not only because of his sheer talent as a cricketer but also his charming looks. The latest one to add to the list is former cricket Indian legend Mohammad Azharuddin.

Azharuddin, who is rated among the best batsmen the country has ever produced believes that Virat Kohli can take Indian cricket to greater heights and rule the cricketing scene for long. Azhar also pointed out that the way the Indians manhandled the Sri Lankans deserves some real credit.

What Azhar said:

“Their performance against Sri Lanka was outstanding. I agree that the Sri Lankans are going through a transition phase and with likes of (Muttiah) Muralitharan, (Kumara) Sangakkara and Mahela (Jayawardene) aren’t there but still the Indians had to go out there and get the job done. The Lankan batsmen got out in similar fashion in most of the innings,” Azhar was quoted as saying by TOI.

According to Mohammad Azharuddin, Virat Kohli’s fitness and his focus make him stands out from the others. Azharuddin went on to term the Indian captain as a ‘lethal combo’ for the opposition.

“Kohli is focused, mentally strong, maintains good fitness level and talented. All these elements are then backed by some good performances which makes a lethal combo for the opposition,” he said.

“I don’t know all that. As long as you are playing and performing for the country, it is okay. But I feel the real test for this team will come when India travels away from home. These days even England produces flat wickets. But the main challenge will be for any good batsmen to score against quality swing bowling. You have to play the waiting game then,” Azhar concluded.