IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli bhaiya has that aura - Two rising stars in awe of India legend

Young Indian batters Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan heaped praise on ace batter Virat Kohli ahead of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan described Virat Kohli as a legend of the game before the Test series, which is part of the World Test Championship (WTC).

Virat Kohli is considered one of the best batters in modern-day cricket. The right-handed batter has a fan following across the world, including his teammates and other cricketers. Kohli recently announced his retirement from T20Is after guiding the team to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 victory.

The 35-year-old cricketer was last seen in action during the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka last month. He was rested from the Duleep Trophy to avoid injuries before the busy international season. Virat will return to action during the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh.

You Always Feel Special Around Virat Kohli - Dhruv Jurel

Speaking to Jio Cinema, Dhruv Jurel said that Kohli makes his presence felt in the dressing room. Jurel described Kohli as a legend and added that legends do something differently that makes them special.

"Virat Kohli bhaiya has the aura. Whenever he is around, you feel his aura. You always feel special around him. He's a legend of the game. There must be something legends do differently that makes them special," Jurel said.

Dhruv Jurel made his international debut during the five-match Test series against England earlier this year. The wicketkeeper-batter has scored 190 runs in three Tests at an average of 63.33, with a best score of 90. He will compete with Rishabh Pant for a place in the playing XI for the first Test.

Virat Kohli's Guts, Willpower Is Amazing - Sarfaraz Khan

Middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan praised Kohli for his passion, love, and dedication to cricket. Khan highlighted Kohli's strong willpower and determination and admired his confidence and ability to take on challenges.

"Virat Kohli bhaiya's passion, love and dedication for the game is something different. And I admire him a lot. He always says I'm gonna do it, I'm gonna take on this bowler. His guts, his willpower is amazing," Sarfaraz Khan said.

Sarfaraz Khan also made his international debut during the home Test series against England. The batter was included in the India squad for the first Test against Bangladesh. However, he didn't join the preparation camp as the selectors named him for the second match of the Duleep Trophy 2024.

KL Rahul is likely to be preferred over Sarfaraz in the playing XI for the series opener, which is scheduled to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, starting on Thursday, September 19. The Indian national cricket team will be hoping to continue their dominance in Test matches at home.

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