Watson backs Kohli's India to replicate success of all-conquering Australia
"He [Virat Kohli] has done a great job with the Indian team," Watson said at an event in Chennai on Monday, 14 October. "He has been playing so well in all formats. Whatever he is doing right now is certainly working and the team is responding to his leadership."
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— ICC (@ICC) October 14, 2019
India beat South Africa by an innings to take the series with a match to spare. https://t.co/8usjoD4eaO
India recently sealed a three-Test home series over South Africa, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead by beating them in the second Test in Pune. With the win, India registered their 11th successive home Test series win, beating the previously-held world record by Australia, who won ten in a row.
Asked if Kohli's men could establish their hegemony over world cricket in a manner similar to that of the Australian sides under Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting, Watson replied: "it is going to be hard to replicate, but there is no reason why India can’t do it."
💬 "We're not going to take the foot off the gas in the third Test, we're looking for a result again, and hopefully make it 3-0."
— ICC (@ICC) October 14, 2019
Virat Kohli is promising to maintain the intensity despite having already won the series 👇 https://t.co/i8pDK0QPev
Watson added that the current Indian crop has got all the bases covered, and that they have the depth to win games away from home.
"There is no doubt that India has got the depth in all facets... batting, bowling and fielding," said Watson. "The depth in Indian cricket is incredibly strong. It has got the luxury of having someone like a Rohit Sharma opening the batting and scoring lots of runs.
"The depth in Indian cricket is incredible. I am sure this team can win away from home as well."