The third-highest scorer of the decade in Tests, Virat Kohli amassed 7202 runs in 141 innings at an average of 54.97 in the decade (2010-2019). Kohli has improved remarkably as a Test player, finishing at the top spot in the ICC Test rankings at the end of 2019. Speaking to IANS, Ravi Shastri discussed how Kohli enjoys the format the most that inspire young talents to follow the footsteps.
Indian cricket’s notable achievement in recent times has been the dependable bowling unit in all formats of the game. When India toured South Africa in 2017-18, the Indian bowlers took as many as 57 wickets in three Tests despite losing the series 1-2.
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Recalling the time when Indian bowlers showed a glimpse of competitiveness under his guidance, Shastri praised the bowlers and spoke about how they learned to bowl as a unit.
Virat Kohli has been India’s most successful captain in Tests with 33 wins in 53 matches and has recorded 13 Test victories overseas - the most successful record by an Indian captain outside India. He also has a winning percentage of 74.69% in ODIs for India.
On Kohli, the captain, Shastri said:
Coach Ravi Shastri also spoke about how the think tank is always open to discussing new ideas.
India will be touring New Zealand (January-March), Sri Lanka (July), and Australia (November-December) in away series this year as per the Future Tours Programme (FTP). With the T20 World Cup set to take place in October, India will be looking for another successful year in 2020.
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