“We have found ways of getting Virat out, and we have to keep finding ways of building pressure and keeping him quiet” – Joe Root

England captain Joe Root has credited his bowling unit for Virat Kohli’s ongoing lean patch. He added that the hosts will aim to sustain the pressure on the Indian skipper if they are to harbor hopes of winning the series.

While Kohli was the highest scorer on the 2018 tour with a staggering 593 runs, the 32-year-old has managed to score a meager 124 runs at an average of 24.80 in the three Tests thus far. His manner of dismissals – nicking balls outside the off-stump – has been particularly alarming, and Joe Root lavished praise on his bowlers for the same.

“First and foremost, Virat’s world-class – there’s no doubt. And I think that’s why the credit has to go to our bowlers. They have been able to keep him quiet, to keep a world-class player as quiet as we have is an extremely good effort from the bowling group,” Joe Root said during a virtual media conference ahead of the fourth Test.

“And something that we have going to continue to do if we want to win this series. Till now, we have found ways of getting him out, and we have to keep finding ways of building pressure and keeping him quiet,” Joe Root added.

After the incredible victory at Lord’s, England bounced back comprehensively to win the third Test at Leeds by an innings and 76 runs.

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“There’s no right way to bat” – Joe Root downplays India’s approach to play off the front foot

Edited by Sai Krishna