"When Virat Kohli Bats...": Australian Players Laud India Star Ahead Of WTC Final

Ahead of their ICC World Test Championship final against India, top Australian players lauded Virat Kohli for his batting abilities, his consistency and performance across all formats. In a video posted by Star Sports, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, skipper Pat Cummins and Steve Smith expressed their admiration for Virat. "Tough to get the upper hand over him, the start is crucial, like the first 30 balls," Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood said. Australian spinner Nathan Lyon said that going up against Virat while bowling feels like "you got whole nation against you".

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"Coming up against Virat while bowling, you feel you got a whole nation against you. If you create a chance against Virat or get him out, you become the most hated cricketer in world cricket really quick. I had the chance to bowl to Sachin Tendulkar years back, now I have the privilege of bowling to Virat, who has been considered as the best in the world for a long time. For him to perform so consistently for so long at this level, all credit to him."

Australia skipper Cummins said that when Virat bats, the whole of India watches him play.

"When Sachin used to bat and now when Virat bats, the entire country watches the game. If you are a little bit off, he and Steve Smith are players who are gonna pounce on you. He has got me a few times, I have got him a few times," he said.

Steve Smith said that Virat's ability to attack bowlers is his biggest strength.

"Virat's