Matthew Hayden’s “fireworks” comment on Virat Kohli amid criticism from Sunil Gavaskar. cricket news

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) legend Virat Kohli and Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar are engaged in an unexpected war of words over the batsman’s ‘strike-rate’ in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Gavaskar has regularly been critical of Kohli’s inability to bat. Ulara-to come into attacking mode and save RCB’s campaign. However, Virat decided to hit back at all those who were criticizing him over his strike-rate, but what he did not expect was that cricketer-turned-commentator Gavaskar would also be sharp in his reply.

As the clash between Kohli and Gavaskar continues, former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has jumped into the debate and said that he expects nothing but fireworks from Virat in the T20 World Cup 2024.

“That strike rate is going in the right direction, it is increasing. Look at the IPL in the last four years, it has gone from the middle and is around 120, then it gets to 130 and then 140 and 150. So my 150 is kind of that sweet spot that starts and everybody’s talking about well where you bat? Is it three, you know those first six overs, it doesn’t matter. Kohli has been in those first six overs, there have been fireworks,” Hayden said on Star Sports.

Hayden feels that the support Kohli will get in the Indian team will be much better than the RCB team. Therefore, there should be no doubt about Kohli’s possible performance in the T20 World Cup.

“You also know these conditions are going to be in the West Indies. They’re not so sure about those conditions in New York. I’ve seen that overlaid venue and it looks fantastic. But definitely through the West Indies “The conditions will be favorable and Kohli will come in and focus on the strike rate, knowing that his batting is fantastic and the strike rate is also fantastic,” Hayden said.