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In a fascinating behind the scenes, look at one of the most memorable test matches of the last decade, previous New Zealand Bowler fast Neil Wagner has provided a detailed account of his battles in the field with two Indian giants, Shot kohli and ms dhoni. Remembering the 2014 Auckland test, a match where India was commissioned to pursue a formidable 407 for victory, Wagner revealed a strong contrast in the temperaments of the two batters of the Subsequentlla.
Neil Wagner duel against Virat Kohli in Auckland test in 2014
Speaking of Red Inker’s cricket podcast, Wagner recalled his Kohli strategy in the 2014 test at Eden Park. India pursued a massive 407 target and was in a strong position with Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan to the fold. Wagner, noticing a flat surface with a little rhythm and rebound, began to orient -Kohli with short delivery. The Indian whisk looked visibly restless for the rebounders, as he struggled to decide whether he was handed over or out of the fire line.
Wagner explained his thought process behind the dismissal, saying, “The idea was trying to go cross and out of sight. Kohli’s dismissal by 67 triggered a collapse and the persecution of India was reduced.
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Wagner’s different approach against Mrs. Dhoni
After Kohli’s departure, a late Dhoni counterattack and Ravindra jadaja kept the hopes of India alive. Wagner admitted that, unlike Kohli, Dhoni was largely “rampant” by the short ball strategy. Dhoni, along with Jadja, added 54 fast runs, making it look like they could pursue the unlikely goal.
The old Pealer realized that he needed a different approach to say goodbye to the Indian captain. Wagner finally opted for a surprising change of rhythm, a decision that accredits his aggressive and positive mindset. Remembered, “Then Dhononi and Jadja seemed to be chasing -and playing a phenomenal entry. Dhoni did not seem to bother too much. It was about taking the positive and aggressive option for us. I was as if I went to dump a slower ball rebound in Dhoni. I did it and it took me and it was surprised.” This decisive Dhoni Wicket was the ninth that fell, and India ended with the goal of 40 runs.
Wagner’s hot views, shared in a podcast, paint a living image of a psychological duel where his short bowling strategy successfully uneven a young, growing Kohli, but was surprisingly ineffective against inflatable Dhoni.
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