Xtra Time Web Desk: Australian all rounder Marcus Stoinis on Saturday said he is confident Indian captain Virat Kohli will be extra motivated for the upcoming series. Kohli will be playing all the six white ball games against Australia along with the first test match before flying back to the country to be by the side of his wife who is expecting a child.
Stoinis supported Kohli’s move to return back on paternal level but expects him to hit the ground running.
“Don’t worry about Virat, he’s up for every single game that he’s playing. Yeah, maybe there will be extra motivation, but I don’t think there’s any extra motivation than 110%. So let’s see. I am sure he will be ready to go. He is getting home for the birth of his kid, which is the right decision in my opinion. So I am sure he will be extra motivated,” Stoinis said during a virtual press interaction.
Stoinis heads into the limited-overs series on the back of a good IPL 2020, where he scored 352 runs and took 13 wickets, playing a crucial role in Delhi Capitals’ road to the final. The all-rounder is hoping Australia can get Kohli without the India captain inflicting much damage.
“We’ve definitely got our strategies, we’ve had things that have worked in the past, and at other times the same plans haven’t worked and he’s made some runs. Obviously he is a great player, and to all these good players, you do what you want to do, you have your plans, and on the day, you get extra competitive and you hope it all falls in your side of the court,” Stoinis said.