EXCLUSIVE | Virat Kohli stays in his zone, no one disturbs him, says Mukesh Kumar ahead of IND vs AUS World Cup final

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India pacer Mukesh Kumar has said that Virat Kohli stays in his zone and nobody disturbs him with his process. The statement from the Bengal cricketer comes ahead of India’s World Cup 2023 match against Australia in the World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The Bihar-born pacer also wished luck to India ahead of the summit clash and expressed confidence that the hosts will lift the trophy for the third time in the tournament history.

"Virat Kohli stays in a zone. No one disturbs and no one talks to him when is in the zone. He performs on the field," Mukesh Kumar said MyKhel.com in an exclusive interview.

Mukesh Kumar also praised his India and Bengal senior Mohammed Shami - the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing World Cup 2023. Notably, the star pacer did not feature in the first four matches for India.

"India is in good form and will win the World Cup.The environment is really good in the dressing room," he said.

Mukesh, who made his all-format debut for India during the West Indies tour, said he met Shami during the World Cup warm-up matches. He said Shami has always been a performer, adding that he had a feeling that he would do something special in the World Cup 2023.

"He has always performed. He leaves the ball differently. I met him in the practice match. I felt it back then he would do something special," he said.

Further, he also praised Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, saying that the 36-year-old is very positive in his approach.

"Rohit Sharma is very positive in his intent. He talks clearly. He tells me directly what should be done. He asks about the nature of the pitch. He is positive."