Kohli will break all the records, feels Zaheer Abbas

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Last Updated : Mar 16 2014 | 3:10 PM IST
Legendary Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas is the new entrant in the list of illustrious former cricketers, who feel that India's premier batsman Virat Kohli is destined for greatness.
"Virat Kohli is one batsman who will break all the records in international cricket. The transition phase in Indian batting has already happened as they now have a set line-up.
"Pakistan also have talented bunch of batsmen. But we are in the process of rebuilding," Abbas, who is a batting consultant of the Pakistan team, told a gathering of Indian journalists after team's training session here today.
The former Pakistan captain praised young opener Ahmed Shehzad.
"Ahmed Shehzad is a talented batsman and will mature into a good player in the coming days," Abbas said today.
Asked about the India versus Pakistan clash on March 21, Abbas agreed that skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's comeback from injury certainly will make the 'Men in Blue' a stronger unit.
"During Asia Cup, Dhoni was not there and now he is back. So that will definitely make India stronger but we did beat a good Indian side. A lot of people thought that the Pakistan are not good chasers but during the Asia Cup, the boys showed what they are capable of. We have had two good run chases (India and Bangladesh)," the 67-year-old veteran of 78 Test matches said.
For Abbas, the best part about this current Pakistan team is its self-belief, which he finds very reassuring.
"What I love about these young boys in the Pakistan team is their confidence. Even in tense situations they would tell me, "Zaheer bhai, hum jeetenge". I love this attitude," the touch artist of 70s and 80s said.
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First Published: Mar 16 2014 | 3:10 PM IST

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