The Netherlands Cricket Team stunned the cricketing world earlier this year in Zimbabwe during the World Cup Qualifiers when they overcame countries like Scotland and the West Indies to clinch a well-deserved spot in the 2023 ODI World Cup. The Netherlands qualified for the biggest international competition and will play Pakistan in their opening World Cup match on October 6.
The Dutch camp is currently in full preparation mode as Scott Edwards and his guys get set for their most difficult task. The Men in Blue, who include formidable batting giants like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Rohit Sharma in their roster, will likely be one of their hardest opponents.
However, Netherlands all-rounder Logan van Beek claims in an exclusive interview with CricTracker that his team is prepared for the task and has devised a strategy to get rid of the in-form Virat Kohli. The 33-year-old further disclosed that it would take just five balls to dismiss the great India hitter.
“I typically deliver outswingers on my first two balls when pitching to Virat Kohli.” He’ll hit it for a four after I bowl a slower ball—a softer ball off-cutter. I’m going to walk away from the game for about five minutes and then come back looking angry. On ball four, I’ll bowl a great half-volley, and he’ll smash me for a four.
He will make a scene, puff up his chest, and act like he’s the best of all time—which, in all likelihood, he is. But I think I’ve got him in the best spot right now. I sincerely beg the cricket gods when I go to my mark, “I will do anything for you at this time, but please let me get Virat Kohli out immediately. He is out as I hurry in and bowl the subsequent ball while closing my eyes.
Logan may be a skilled ball handler, but convincing the pursuit master to go will require much more than just a little bit of optimism. India and the Netherlands are scheduled to square off in Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium on November 12. However, Logan’s involvement with CricTracker makes it clear that their duel will be one to watch for.