Don’t copy Virat Kohli’s style, Harbhajan Singh advises Ajinkya Rahane for Australia series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s Ajinkya Rahane has his personal character and it could be a mistake for him to try to copy Virat Kohli‘s management model within the closing three Tests towards Australia, former Test spinner Harbhajan Singh has stated.
Regular skipper Kohli, recognized for his animated management, will return residence after the opening day-evening check at Adelaide from Dec. 17 to attend the delivery of his first baby.
The tender-spoken Rahane is about to captain India for the remainder of the four-Test series and the Mumbaikar ought to attempt to cleared the path that comes naturally to him, stated Harbhajan.
“He’s very calm and composed, not so expressive. He’s very different to Virat Kohli,” Harbhajan, who performed 103 Tests and 236 one-dayers between 1998-2015, advised Sport Tak digital channel.

“I would like to remind Rahane that he doesn’t need to change his game or personality.
“Looking at a character like Virat, Rahane would possibly assume that he has to undertake some of it to beat Australia. But I don’t assume that is obligatory.
“All Rahane needs to do is be himself and make sure he gets the best out of his team.”
Under Kohli, India beat Australia 2-1 in 2018/19, turning into the primary Asian aspect to triumph in a Test series Down Under.
Harbhajan had no doubts India would miss Kohli, additionally their batting mainstay.

“Virat has an unbelievable record in Australia, something every batsman aspires. So definitely India is going to miss Kohli in the batting unit.
“Then his expertise as captain. His aggression, main from the entrance, that’s Virat Kohli.

“He always puts his best foot forward. His body language, his intent … India is going to miss him.”
The tour begins in Sydney on Nov. 27 with the primary of the three one-day internationals, which shall be adopted by an equal quantity of Twenty20 matches.