Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri gave a shout-out to Virat Kohli during the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth. Shastri praised Kohli's dedication to performing at his highest level against the best teams, as well as the Indian batting star’s unmatched training efforts.
Shastri, who is currently commentating during the Australia-Pakistan Test series, further highlighted Kohli's outstanding qualities, like his strong desire, work ethic, and love for the game.
The former Indian captain and well-known commentator also hailed Kohli's impressive performances in Australia, singling out his century on the tough Perth pitch back in 2018-19.
Ravi Shastri told Fox Cricket: “What Virat Kohli makes so good is his desire, his work ethics, and his passion for the game. His desire to perform against the best in the world. His sacrifice is huge and no one trains and practice harder than Virat Kohli. This makes Virat so different from others.”
He added, “Virat’s some of the best batting came against Australia in Australia. His Hundred at Perth was on a very tough pitch. He loves to perform against Australia and he wants to compete every time.”
Shastri also hopes that Kohli will play for at least four more years, thanks to his exceptional fitness, desire, and passion for the game.
He signed off by saying, “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.”
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