EXCLUSIVE: I Hope Virat Kohli Makes It To India’s T20 World Cup Team, Says Brett Lee | Cricket News

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has mentioned that ace India batter Virat Kohli is his favorite cricketer and he sincerely hopes that the senior Indian professional makes it to the T20 World Cup squad. With the World Cup all set to start in two months’ time, there are questions over Kohli’s choice within the squad, particularly as a result of he’s batting at a decrease strike price than India’s T20 specialists.

Lee, one of the formidable pacers that Australia ever had, additionally spoke on India’s newest tempo sensation Mayank Yadav. The 21-year-old from Delhi has taken all the cricket fraternity by storm by bowling 150mph+ deliveries always.

Talking of Mayank, Lee mentioned, “He must be affected person. He’s picked up an damage and that’s the issue with quick bowlers – they get injured so the secret is to be sensible along with his tempo and attempt to be constant.”

Notably, Mayank picked up a aspect pressure whereas bowling towards the Gujarat Titans on Sunday and will ship only one over. Though his teammates have confirmed that there’s nothing to fret about, it must be seen if the Lucknow Tremendous Giants administration play him on April 12 towards the Delhi Capitals.

The Hardik Pandya vs Rohit Sharma fiasco was the speak of the city until very lately, particularly with the Mumbai Indians shedding three matches on the trot. Pandya took over captaincy duties from Rohit, one thing that did not sit properly with their large fanbase.

“Hardik has the backing of the workforce and administration so no points there however sure off the sphere there are issues and one wants to sit down and clear up whether or not it’s between Rohit and Hardik or how he’s being handled in stadiums,” Lee mentioned.

Among the largest names in worldwide cricket historical past are all set to come back collectively for a brand new legends match in Edgbaston this summer time. The World Championship of Legends will include retired and non-contracted gamers from England, India, Pakistan, Australia, West Indies and South Africa.

“It’s going to be an ideal platform for all former cricketers to come back collectively and reignite previous rivalries. I’m wanting ahead to India vs Australia in Edgbaston as soon as once more,” Lee mentioned.