NZ v IND 2019: Kane Williamson admits major focus is on combating Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli was named the ODI cricketer of the year by ICC recently.

Virat Kohli | GettyAfter a successful series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has set his eyes on handling the challenge of facing the Indian team, which is touring for five ODIs and three T20Is. The first ODI will begin on January 23.

Williamson knows that the biggest threat to his team’s chances of victory is the in-form Indian captain Virat Kohli. Williamson said, "Someone like Virat is certainly a player I admire and enjoy watching and he's pushing the boundaries of the game so that's brilliant.

Speaking on the eve of the first ODI, Williamson praised his Indian counterpart.

Kane Williamson said focus will be on combating KohliHe said, "He's a respectful guy and I've known him for a very long time but as a player, obviously, word class and our focus is more about that and his cricketing ability and how we can combat him as best as we can. He's always a challenge to come up against and is someone who is most admired in terms of how he goes about his cricket and he's formidable in his run scoring so he's definitely a player of note to try to shut down."

Williamson believed the pitch at McLean Park could aid batsmen and said, "...So it's important the batting group puts together a plan that is good but, at the same time, the bowlers have a massive role in that in trying to nullify the strengths in both oppositions."

(PTI inputs)

 
 

By Jatin Sharma - 22 Jan, 2019

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