Australia and Kolkata Knight Riders paceman Pat Cummins has recalled his feedback on India captain Virat Kohli in 2018 which blew up on social media leaving his cellphone buzzing with followers raging at his prediction. The world’s top-ranked bowler confronted the wrath of cricket followers who alleged he had questioned Kohli’s batting credentials, one thing he has not forgotten until date.
Months earlier than India had been to tour Australia in 2018-19, Cummins had stated his crew will guarantee Kohli doesn’t get 100. “I think Virat Kohli’s not going to get a hundred and we’re going to knock ‘em off over here,” the speedster had stated on the time however little did he think about the impression it would have on followers and media.
During an interview with The Grade Cricketer podcast, the 27-year-old revealed how he was ‘hounded’ for his feedback on Kohli. “If you live on social media at all, you get absolutely hounded. Say anything bad about Virat Kohli and look out for the next … years,” Cummins recalled.
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“I thought it was a bit of a compliment, being like, ‘He’s a great player, hope he doesn’t score a 100 because he’s a gun player’,” he added.
As it turned out, Kohli did find yourself scoring 100 in the course of the four-match sequence which India ultimately gained 2-1, their first such achievement on Australian soil. “My phone just blew up. (The Indian media) have got a long memory,” Cummins stated.
Cummins is presently in India for IPL 2021 the place he’ll spearhead Kolkata Knight Riders’ tempo assault as they launch their bid for a 3rd title having beforehand gained in 2012 and 2014. He praised Indian followers for their love of the sport, saying the expertise of taking part in in entrance of them is exclusive.
“They just want to see good cricket so it is quite refreshing. It’s totally different to anywhere else in the world,” he stated.
IPL 2021 will get underway from Friday when defending champions Mumbai Indians tackle Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore.
