No Point In Trying To Poke The Bear: Warner Warns About Sledging Kohli In Upcoming Ind-Aus Series

Warner brought to light certain similarities between him and the Indian skipper stating that both thrive on playing under big crowds and bring out their best to the fore if they are poked or challenged by the opponents.

Virat Kohli and David Warner (BCCI TV)

New Delhi: Australia's explosive opening batsman David Warner and Indian batting mainstay Virat Kohli have a lot in common when it comes to their approach towards the sport and the way they go about their belligerent stroke-play while turning out for their respective international teams. In a very candid discussion with one of the leading sports portals, Warner brought to light certain similarities between him and the Indian skipper stating that both thrive on playing in front of big crowds and bring out their best to the fore if they are poked or challenged by the opponents. Warner, who is one of the most destructive batsmen of the modern era, shares a great rapport with Indian skipper Virat Kohli. The opening batsman also pointed out some similarities between him and the Indian captain. Warner claimed that he loved the fact when players from the opponent go at him, and feels Kohli does the same and comes out harder at the opposition. “I thrive on the crowd, I thrive on people sort of going at me in the field. And getting into that battle,” Warner told India Today television. “I think Virat is quite similar, if you go a little bit at Virat he comes out harder with the bat and he plays amazing. We have seen that time and time again.” “There is no point in actually trying to poke the bear because at the end of the day if you do that it just fires up the person a bit more,” he added. Warner, who could not be part of India's tour of Australia in 2018/19, is all pepped up and excited for the upcoming series 'Down Under' later this year. Virat Kohli and Co. registered their first-ever Test series win Down Under in 2018/19. “It’s a much-anticipated return to Australia for India. I am excited, one to be selected and to be a part of that. Last time we were not bad but were beaten by a good team and their bowling was relentless,” said Warner. “Now, India has got the best batting line-up and our bowlers will like to target them,” he added.