Break Will Do Virat Kohli "A World Of Good": Glenn McGrath To NDTV

Glenn McGrath is viewed as one of the best bowlers to have ever played the sport and even after retiring, the former Australian pacer continues to impart knowledge to budding fast bowlers in India. McGrath is the Director of MRF Pace Foundation and is currently in the country to coach his wards. In a free-wheeling chat with NDTV over the phone, McGrath talked about the pace of Umran Malik, the form of Virat Kohli, and India's upcoming tour of England, comprising one Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is.

During IPL 2022, there were calls for Virat Kohli to take a break.

McGrath believes that having gotten that break now, it will do Kohli a world of good as the batter knows his game inside out and knows what to do to get back to top form.

"Cricket is pretty much a confidence sport, Virat is pretty much a confidence player as well. When he is on song, he scores runs after runs and sometimes, it is not going well, it can be a tough place to be. He has got enough experience, knows himself, and knows his game. Having that break, will do him a world of good. I am keen to see how he comes back, we have the World Cup just around the corner and I think India will need the experienced players to help steady the ship," McGrath told NDTV.

Talking about Umran Malik, McGrath said: "Yeah, bowling express pace is something which is quite unique. And it is very special. If you can combine that extreme pace with control and consistency, then you become a very dangerous bowler. It is just about getting that experience, once you get to the top, you have to work even harder. As long as his work ethic is good and he looks to improve, who knows where he can go."

"There is still time for him (Umran playing Tests). You have to get out there and do