Trent Woodhill, the Australian coach has worked with Steve Smith and David Warner during their early days. He was also involved with IPL franchise RCB for five seasons. During his time at RCB, Woodhill worked with Current Indian captain Virat Kohli and saw the southpaw at the peak of his prowess. During the 2016 edition of IPL, Kohli amassed a staggering 973 runs. Averaging a stunning 81.08, Kohli registered four hundred and seven half-centuries.
Recollecting Kohli’s 2016 IPL campaign, Woodhill recollects it as some of the best batting he has seen. Woodhill said, “He’s one of the best players in the world because he’s adaptable. The same with Williamson and Smith. You could pick one of the 3 and you’re in front. Virat has introduced power to finesse and what was noticeable about his 2016 season was his ability to not only place the ball but put it out of the ground when needed. I loved my time with Virat, it was a lot of fun.”
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Woodhill also names KL Rahul as the other Indian player besides Kohli he is impressed with whatever he’s seen. He also compares him with some big names in cricket.
“Rahul is class and reminds me a lot of Rohit Sharma and Damien Martyn before them, going back further to Gordon Greenidge. They hit the ball so late and their swing is so pure that they generate so much power through a late weight transfer through an unimpeded backswing and follow-through,” Woodhill said.
Trent Woodhill names David Warner as the player who excites him the most. He reckons the Australian along with the batsmen in the world citing what the opener has achieved in international cricket and with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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“David Warner has dominated the last three IPLs he has played. He sums up conditions better than anybody. AB does things that only Glenn Maxwell comes close to being able to do and I’m glued to the TV when Rohit Sharma bats. Bairstow and Buttler are shining at the moment too and of course, the big 3 (Smith, Kohli, and Williamson) are match-winners at the format. Based on the last IPL, I’m saying Warner,” Woodhill mentioned.
