Jacob Duffy and Virat Kohli
India and New Zealand will begin their five-match ODI series in Auckland on November 4. He had conceded plenty of runs in the second and third matches but took four wickets in the fourth game, which New Zealand won by 87 runs. With the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa approaching, Duffy sees the upcoming series as an important opportunity to strengthen his case for a place in New Zealand’s squad.
Duffy described Kohli as a “religious figure” in India but said the batter remained down-to-earth around his teammates at RCB. NEW DELHI: Jacob Duffy is looking forward to facing Virat Kohli in the upcoming ODI series between India and New Zealand. Duffy was impressed by Kohli’s attitude and work ethic during their time together. He also spoke about how the former India captain made the overseas players feel welcome despite being one of the biggest sporting stars in the country. Duffy will also enter the ODI series with some confidence after bouncing back in the fourth T20I.
The New Zealand fast bowler has already had a close look at the Indian batting star, having shared the dressing room with him at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during their title-winning IPL campaign earlier this year.
He said their regular net sessions helped both players understand each other’s game. For Duffy, the contest will be special as he gets to face a player he has already spent considerable time with during the IPL. Duffy had plenty of opportunities to bowl to Kohli during RCB’s practice sessions.