WTC Final: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma key to India’s chances, says Michael Hussey | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey highlighted the significance of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in India’s prospects of winning the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at the Oval in London.
Kohli, widely regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world, has been a crucial figure for the Indian team, especially in Test cricket. His batting prowess and ability to perform in challenging conditions make him a vital asset for India.
Captain Rohit Sharma, with his attacking batting style and the ability to play long innings, has made significant contributions at the top of the order. His experience and ability to provide stability at the start of the innings can set the foundation for India’s success.

“It’s hard to see past Virat Kohli. He (Kohli) is obviously coming back into some great form again in all forms of the game really, so both he and Rohit Sharma with the bat are going to be important for India,” Hussey told the ICC website.
Kohli is back to his best and recently scored back-to-back hundreds in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Kohli has reached the UK along with Mohammad Siraj, and the team is training at Kent Cricket Ground ahead of the final.

India recently won the home series against Australia but the WTC final will be a different ball game, reckons Hussey.
“It is going to be played in England, so English conditions will be different to the recent series in India, so I think the fast bowlers are going to be important.
“Pat Cummins (is a key for Australia) and Josh Hazlewood might be fit again which would be nice for Australia.

“But India have got so many great bowlers as well. You’ve got (Mohammed) Siraj and (Mohammed) Shami and obviously the spinners with (Ravindra) Jadeja and (Ravichandran) Ashwin as well. It’s a world-class attack and the Aussies are going to have to be at their best to beat them.”
Hussey did not pick a favourite for the one-off game. The pressure will be on India who are yet to win an ICC title since 2013.

“I just want to see two great teams go head-to-head and see who comes out on top. We just want to see good, hard, fair cricket and whoever comes out on top deserves to. And it should be a fantastic match,” said Hussey who is part of the IPL side Chennai Super Kings’ support staff.
(With PTI inputs)