England handed India a humbling 227-run defeat in the first Test of their four-game series in Chennai, putting India down 0-1. While Virat Kohli led from the front in the fourth innings with a gritty 72, India couldn't pull off a victory because the other batsmen failed to support him.
Despite the first-match loss, former pacer Ashish Nehra is backing Virat Kohli to deliver a powerhouse performance in the next encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, especially if India wins the toss. Nehra was impressed by Kohli's 72 runs, arguing that the ball that dismissed him was a wicket-taker for anyone.
Nehra expressed confidence that Kohli could score a hundred or even hit 250 if the toss favors India. He pointed out that in the first Test, Kohli showed great maturity by avoiding risky shots even after Ashwin's wicket made a victory unlikely.
During a Star Sports appearance, Ashish Nehra noted that Kohli's greatness comes from the value he places on his wicket and his discipline. He maintained that the ball that got Kohli out was an absolute peach. Nehra wrapped up by saying that Kohli's ability to hold his ground on a subcontinent pitch over the fourth and fifth days is what truly sets him apart from other players.