Jonathan Trott, who is the coach of Afghanistan, counts on his IPL experience to stop the duo.
The head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team, Jonathan Trott, recognises the challenge of facing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming T20I series. The Indian cricket team will play their final T20 series—three home matches against Afghanistan—less than six months before their T20 World Cup campaign begins. Among the major changes to the squad is the return of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who will play in the format for the first time since the T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022.
Trott has praised the status of Virat and Rohit as world-class players, emphasising their significant impact on the game. The Afghanistan coach pointed out that the Indian team is inherently strong, and the inclusion of players like Rohit and Virat only amplifies their prowess.
Trott said, "Any side that India selects is strong. Add to that the likes of Rohit and Virat, and they have been world-class players for a while. We are fortunate enough to have players who have played quite a lot of cricket against them in the IPL. The other guys have watched them on TV, so there will definitely be some plans for them. It’s about executing those plans and making sure that on the day we are ready to do that.”
Trott is counting on the experience his players have gained from the Indian Premier League (IPL) to strategize effectively against these seasoned batsmen.