IND vs SA: "What Makes Virat Kohli So Good Is..." - Ravi Shastri Makes Huge Revelation
Published - 17 Dec 2023, 05:24 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 10:19 AM
Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri praised ace batter Virat Kohli during the first Test match between Australia and Pakistan in Perth. Ravi Shastri highlighted Virat Kohli’s commitment to performing against the best, noting that no one trains harder than him.
Ravi Shastri is currently commentating on the three-match Test series between Australia and Pakistan. Broadcasters mentioned Kohli’s name, showcasing the popularity of the Indian batter on the global stage, even though India is not participating in the series.
No One Trains And Practice Harder Than Virat Kohli – Ravi Shastri
In a conversation with Fox Cricket, Shastri emphasized Kohli‘s exceptional qualities, including desire, work ethic, and passion for the game. He lauded Kohli’s standout performances in Australia, particularly his century on the challenging Perth pitch in 2018-19.
“What Virat Kohli makes so good is his desire, his work ethics and his passion for the game. His desire to perform against best in the world. His sacrifices is huge and no trains and practice harder than Virat Kohli. This makes Virat so different from others. Virat Kohli’s some of the best batting came against Australia in Australia. His Hundred at Perth a very tough pitch. He loves to perform against Australia and he wants to competes everytime,” Shastri told Fox Cricket.
Fox Cricket discussing about Virat Kohli during Australia vs Pakistan Test match.
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Hope Kohli Will Play At Least 4 Years – Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri described Kohli as one of the few ambassadors of Test cricket, highlighting his dedication to the format. Shastri expressed hope that Kohli will continue playing for at least four more years due to his exceptional fitness, desire, and passion for the game.
“Virat Kohli kept Test cricket going & there are very few Ambassadors of Tests like Virat Kohli in the World Cricket. I hope Virat Kohli will play at least 4 years. Because he is extremely fit and desire and passion still so much there in him. And the World wants to see him on the field more,” Shastri further added.
The 35-year-old was last seen in action during the recently concluded World Cup. The right-handed batter emerged as the leading run-scorer of the tournament, amassing 765 runs in 11 matches with an average of 95.62. He hit three centuries and six half-centuries.
Kohli To Return To Indian Squad During Test Series
Kohli decided to take a break from white-ball games during India’s South Africa tour, citing his hectic schedule in recent months. The former skipper is scheduled to rejoin the Indian squad for the two-match Test series, commencing on December 26 in Centurion.
Virat has an impressive record in red-ball cricket in South Africa, scoring 719 runs in seven Tests at an average of 51.35, featuring two centuries and three half-centuries. He aims to continue his form, contributing to India’s quest for their first Test series victory in South Africa.
Test Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Prasidh Krishna.
