‘The greatness of Virat has been reduced…’: Matthew Hayden raises concern ahead of IPL 2024 opener | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden emphasized that Virat Kohli could pose a significant threat if allowed to bat for an extended period, especially on a challenging Chepauk pitch during the IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Kohli will make his return to IPL action following a paternity break, which caused him to miss the five-Test series against England at home.The highly anticipated T20 extravaganza will commence with a showdown between Chennai Super Kings and RCB at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Friday."His record is a 30 average at Chepauk stadium with a strike rate of 111. Someone like Virat, even the greatness of Virat has been reduced in terms of his overall performance at that venue," Hayden told Star Sports."It is a tricky venue to bat on, especia...