Former World Cup winner gives Pakistan advice to dismiss Virat Kohli

Former Australian leg spinner Brad Hogg recently discussed the intensity among the high-profile thrilling encounters between archrivals India and Pakistan. Hogg discussed how politics interferes with Sports and amplifies the intensity on the field, in not just India and Pakistan, but also in Australia and England as well.  

Brad Hogg emphasizes how the Indian cricket team has a strong batting lineup while Pakistan has a good pace attack. Hogg talked about the greatness of India’s legendary batsman, Virat Kohli and Pakistan’s young pace bowler Shaheen shah Afridi. The contest between the two has seen stellar performances from both the sides. Brad Hogg discussed how Shaheen Shah Afridi is a chance for Pakistan to pull out Virat Kohli early from the field.

Australian World Cup Winner Brad Hogg on upcoming IND vs PAK clashes 

“I definitely will be watching it. It is one of the biggest contests that we can have. Look, politics gets in the way of sports everywhere. It’s here in Australia, England everywhere. We are just missing the rivalry between the two countries on the cricket field. It will be better for Pakistan as well because they will get the exposure. We want those contests to happen. India has a more dominant batting. Pakistan with their pace attack has a slight advantage, especially with left arm Shaheen Afridi. He is a quality bowler. When you have a left-arm fast bowler who swings the ball with pace and gets them to come in for the right-handers it does make it difficult,” said Brad Hogg.  

“I think Shaheen will have a chance with the deliveries that come in against right-handers. If Pakistan can expose Virat Kohli early in the contest against the new ball in front of Shaheen Afridi. The contest between Shaheen against the Indian top three will be decisive. So, for me, that’s going to be where the game will be won and lost between India and Pakistan”, added Brad Hogg.