Virat Kohli Will Play County Cricket Ahead of IND vs ENG: After the flop batting against Australia, Virat Kohli had to constantly face the question of what further steps will Virat take regarding his form? Meanwhile, after the series defeat against Australia, it was also raised that if any player who wants to play Test cricket will have to try his hand in domestic cricket, only then he will be considered for inclusion in the team for the Test. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli can play county cricket to prepare for the Test series 2025 against England. Indian cricket team’s star batsman Virat Kohli is planning to play county cricket to prepare for the upcoming England tour. According to reports, Kohli can take this step to adapt himself better to English conditions and strengthen his technique.
Preparation for big series against England
India has to play a five-match Test series against England in 2025. Before this important series, Virat wants to further improve his form and technique by playing county cricket. It is believed that he can join one of the major county teams like Surrey or Yorkshire.
Kohli’s experience in county cricket
Virat Kohli had earlier also expressed his desire to play county cricket, but due to busy international schedule and injuries, this could not happen. This time, the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) and the coaching staff have also supported this decision of Kohli.
Kohli’s performance in England
Talking about runs in test matches, 1,315 runs in 16 tests.
Average: 47.32.
Best score: 149 runs.
In the 2018 tour of England, Virat had scored 593 runs, which was his best batting performance. However, his performance in 2021 was not as per expectations.
advantage of county cricket
Playing county cricket will give Kohli an opportunity to play in the tough conditions of England and face swing bowling and if Virat goes ahead with this decision, then this move will also benefit the Indian team on the England tour.