The Indian patron talisman has grown in stature over the years, striking record-breaking sparkling strokes.
“I think he’s a very powerful guy in world cricket, but I think he does a very good job of walking that fine line by being an aggressive cricketer and also a statesman. I think he’s doing very well,” Taylor said. saying by ‘Sydney Morning Herald’.
The former Australia starter said Kohli has a responsibility to be an influential personality with great respect.
“I think he treats that responsibility with great respect. He is still very much his own person when you watch him play.
“I have always found him in the moments that I have spoken to him as being very respectful of the game and those who play it and those who have played it,” added Taylor.
Greg Chappell, who coached India between 2005 and 2007, said that the Indian captain is “one of the most influential players in world cricket” who is not afraid to express his views.
“I think without a doubt he is one of the best players and one of the most influential players in world cricket at the moment.
“He has strong points of view, he’s very happy to express those views, he’s very happy to come out and lean on himself to back up his words,” Chappell said.
The 72-year-old great Australian said it’s a good sign for test cricket that an influential player like Kohli enjoys playing the game’s longest format.
“He loves Test cricket and while playing in India he will treat Test cricket with respect because it has a lot to say in Indian cricket. That is a good thing,” said Chappell.
“If you have a captain from India who is not interested in test cricket, that will shock the scene. Virat loves test cricket, he is a test cricket champion, and while that happens, India will play test cricket. “he added.
Kohli will return home after the opening audition, which ends on December 21. The BCCI granted him paternity leave to be with his wife, the actress. Anushka Sharma for the birth of her first child in early January.
Former Australian coach Darren lehmann He feels that Kohli will perk up to win the only event he’s playing in.
“This is how he plays, he plays full of energy and does not want to lose.
“He always pushes the limits, but that’s what great players do. He wants to win every game. That was one of the fiercest [2017 series] going around in recent years, “Lehmann said.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will begin with a day-night match at the Adelaide Oval on December 17, followed by tryouts at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (December 26), Sydney cricket ground (January 7) and the gabba (January 15).
The tour will begin with three ODIs starting on November 27, followed by as many T20 Internationals.
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