Former Indian pacer Irfan PathanKnown for his sharp cricket insights and engaging personality, he once again captured the attention of his fans and viewers with his humorous commentary on the ongoing game. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series.
as India face to face Australia In the first Test in Perth, the pitch became the subject of debate among players and analysts alike. Known for its unpredictable nature, the Perth surface has historically created challenges for batsmen and bowlers, making it a critical factor in the outcome of a match.
Irfan PathanHilarious observation of the Perth pitch
In a light-hearted yet pointed observation, Pathan took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts on the rapidly changing pitch conditions. He wittily compared her volatility to his wife’s mood swings, suggesting that she didn’t even change her mood as quickly as the pitch changes during a match. He tweeted,“My wife’s moods don’t change so quickly compared to the surface of Perth.”
My wife’s mood does not change as quickly as the volume of the voice changes. pic.twitter.com/crzEw8VUVT
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 23, 2024
This witty pun not only showcases Pathan’s playful side but also highlights the extreme swings in his fielding behavior that can have a dramatic impact on a Test match. On Day 1, the bowlers thrived on the green surface resulting in the fall of 17 wickets, while Day 2 brought a change that allowed the Indian batsmen to maintain their dominance against Australia’s pace attack.
In the course of the match, the Indians opened the door Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul took advantage of the improved batting conditions to put up a solid partnership that marked his first century stand of the series and ended the day with 172/0 in India’s second innings. Their performance gave India a substantial lead of around 218 runs, demonstrating how quickly fortunes can turn in Test cricket, especially on an unpredictable ground like Perth.
Also READ: Twitter reactions: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul put India in control against Australia on Day 2 of Perth Test.
Pathan’s expectations from Virat Kohli
In addition to his comment on the pitch, Pathan expressed confidence in him Virat KohliAbility to excel in Australian conditions. He emphasized that Kohli thrives against pace bowling and that fast, bouncy pitches will play to his strengths. Despite Kohli’s recent struggles in Test cricket, where he has struggled with form, Pathan believes Australia’s competitive environment will ignite Kohli’s competitive spirit.
“Why I believe Virat Kohli will excel in Australia: He thrives against pace. Despite a recent dip in Test form, his numbers against pace remain exceptional. Australia’s fast and bouncy pitches will play to his strengths. Kohli feeds off energy and big challenges. The Aussies will come at him hard and there is no bigger test than playing Australia in their own backyard. This is when Kohli’s competitive spirit really shines“, – he succinctly expressed his comprehensive belief. He further noted that facing Australia at home is one of the biggest challenges in cricket and Kohli’s history of success against Australian bowlers positions him well for a strong performance.
Why I believe Virat Kohli will excel in Australia:
1️⃣ It develops against the speed. Despite a recent dip in Test form, his numbers against pace remain exceptional. Australia’s fast and dynamic pitches will play to his strengths.
2️⃣ Kohli feeds on energy and big challenges. The…— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 20, 2024
The Sarhad-Gavaskar Trophy has significant implications for India’s aspirations World Test Championship. After a series of disappointments against New ZealandIndia need a comprehensive win against Australia to keep their qualification hopes alive. with key players such as Rohit Sharma Unavailable for the first Test due to personal commitments, Kohli’s role is even more important in the first Test of the tour.
