Kohli praises wrist spin duo
Cape Town, Feb. 8: India skipper Virat Kohli says wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav have been simply “unbelievable” in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa but remained non- committal on whether they will become Test regulars anytime soon.
“We knew they would pick up wickets ( here) because these guys have bowled in flatter batting tracks at home. Some might think they have bowled in T20 cricket when the conditions are very difficult and they have picked up wickets on a regular basis there as well,” Kohli said after a 124- run win in the third ODI on Wednesday.
India have taken an unprecedented 3- 0 lead in the series, which moves to Johannesburg for the fourth ODI on Saturday. When asked about the wrist spinners’ chances of playing Test cricket, Kohli replied, “Those are things that are quite a bit away from now. Look they are obviously making a very strong case for themselves, bowling in these conditions and making breakthroughs like we haven’t seen before.”
“It’s outstanding to see two guys just totally spinning a web around the opposition. There doesn’t seem to be a way out at all. It’s unbelievable. Taking eight wickets today — outstanding.”
Kohli said the duo have been brave in going after wickets even at the risk of conceding a few runs.
“I don’t have words to explain this. Credit to them. Both are very brave in terms of how they bowl.”