Australia vs India 2018: Virat Kohli, The Greatest Cricketer On The Planet - Shane Warne

Former Australian spinner Shane Warne feels that this will the best Boxing Day Test as the series is currently locked at 1-1. Warne also added that Virat Kohli is the greatest cricketer on the planet and will be a part of this historic moment.

Warne applauds Kohli

Indian National cricket Team skipper Virat Kohli has been in prolific form in 2018. He is in the way of creating new records and every time he came up to bat; the fans want something new from him. During the second Test against Australia in Perth, Virat became the second fastest batsman to notch up 25 tons in the traditional format. He scored a glorious 123 in India’s first innings when the visitors were reeling at 8 for 2.

“As a kid, you dream of doing something amazing at the G and a few get lucky. It is electrifying, there is goosebumps and there is noise. Year after year, it is always good. This year it is great. It is great because the Test series is locked at 1-1. It is great because it is the best Test series on our shores in a long, long time. And it is great because of this guy, Virat Kohli — the greatest cricketer on the planet. And now we have an Australian captain in Tim Paine, a class act. Toe to toe, box office,” Shane Warne told Fox Sports.

The 49-year-old spoke about the atmosphere of the ground where he picked his 700th Test wicket. Moreover, it is the second largest stadium in the world, the largest in Australia and the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. In addition to, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is the most substantial cricket ground by capacity and has the tallest light towers of any sporting venue.

“I love this town, it is the sporting capital of the world. And I love this place, the mighty Melbourne Cricket Ground. We come here every Boxing Day for Australia’s biggest day of cricket — Day 1 of the Melbourne Test match. More than 80,000 fans in the stands, millions listening and watching around the world, magically drawn to the history and tradition. This is where reputations are made,” Shane Warne concluded.

India is currently playing the third Test against Australia. However, after winning the toss, Indian skipper Virat Kohli had elected to bat first. They did well to finish the day at 215 for two with Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara still at the crease.