http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 taking full use of his good form – Cricket News Update
Indian middle-order batsman, Virat Kohli is taking nothing for granted and wants to make full use of his good form till it lasts.
The 23-year-old again showed his worth to the Men In Blue team, where he powered his way to a sublime century against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760, as the hosts inflicted yet another defeat to their opponents. On a pitch which was difficult to bat on, Kohli held his own
and scored 117, going at almost run a ball.
It included 14 boundaries, and despite his match-winning contribution, the player feels that he needs to make most of his good form as it won’t favour him forever.
"I know you can't continue in good form forever. Therefore I want this good form to be extended as much as possible because you never know when you hit a bad patch. It's the worst thing that a batsman has to go though. Suddenly, there will be a five-match
series and a few low scores would make things difficult for you," he said at the presentation cermony, while receiving his Man of Match accolade.
Despite the tourists stumbling at 170 for 9, the last pairing of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KAJ-Roach-c1758 instigated a heroic performance where they shared an unbeaten last stand of 99. Rampaul was the aggressor as he scored 86 off just 66 balls, which included 6 sixes.
However, the win again eluded the Caribbean outfit as Kohli, along with inform player, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RG-Sharma-c2309 kept the Indians in the hunt as they stood tall against the Windies bowling lineup to star in a crucial 4th wicket partnership of 163 runs.
Sharma’s form has been exemplary so far, where he scored 72 in the first ODI while remaining unbeaten on 90 to guide the hosts to the victory line. Kohli lauded the contribution of the 24-year-old and said that it is pleasing to see him bat.
"It's always been a great experience to bat with Rohit. Batting together, we are constantly learning about how to put partnerships," added Kohli.
The Men In Blue will now lock horns with the Windies in the 3rd ODI at Ahmedabad on December 5th.
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