Australia vs India 2018: Virat Kohli Has Extended The Legacy Sourav Ganguly Created, Says John Buchanan

Indian national Cricket Team skipper Virat Kohli has come under the scanner after India’s defeat in the second Test at Perth. However, former Australia coach John Buchanan praised Kohli’s leadership saying he has continued the legacy of Sourav Ganguly.

Buchanan drew similarities between Kohli and Ganguly

Meanwhile, in an interview with  Mumbai Mirror, the 65-old-year old brought similarities between Virat Kohli and Sourav Ganguly.

“He continues Sourav Ganguly’s tradition, and that is not to take a back step at any point of time and encourage all his players to do the same. He brings wonderful colour to the game. Sometimes he is going to push the envelope. But nonetheless, I still think that he respects the game,” John Buchanan said.

Moreover, Buchanan applauded Virat Kohli as he is following the tradition of the game of cricket. He is in a prolific form and is leading team India brilliantly. The 30-year-old had made many records during his leadership period and is following the legacy that Sourav Ganguly created during his time.

“He respects the history of the game. I think he is the leader that Indian cricket needs. He will leave a legacy of how to play the game, not only from a technical point of view but also from a leader’s point. He is someone who has extended the legacy that Ganguly created,” he added.

Furthermore, Virat Kohli had slammed his 25th Test century during the second Test against Australia. The former Australian coach also praised the Indian captain for his consistent performances as a batsman away from home in 2018.

“His hundred in the last Test was a very, very good example of how good a player he is. Because in modern cricket most teams and individuals find it difficult to play away from home as the schedule no longer allows them the length of time they need to properly adjust to not only playing in an away country but also experiencing all the people, travel, food and everything else that goes into making the tour. He demonstrated technically how good a player he is.” John Buchanan concluded.

Virat Kohli’s men will lock horns with Australia for the third Test commencing from December 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground.