West Indies cricket veteran Sir Vivian Richards praised Virat Kohli‘s attitude, commitment, fiery approach, and passion, establishing him as one of the game’s “great” and “legendary” players. Longtime admirer of Kohli’s bravery and audacity, Richards commended the Indian batsman for using his on-field performance alone to transform criticism into praise.
By saying, “Not all players can bounce back when they’re down,” Richards highlighted Kohli’s adaptability. He is distinguished by his tenacity, vigor, and drive for achievement.
Richards, who is renowned for his aggressive style of play, claimed that Virat Kohli makes him think of himself. There have been a lot of outstanding batters. It used to be someone like Sachin Tendulkar, but now it’s Virat Kohli. I saw myself in him. The bold one prevails. He is self-assured, believes in himself, and is not afraid to use aggression when necessary. “It’s fantastic,” he continued.
Sir Vivian Richards admired Virat Kohli intense enthusiasm as well.
“His enthusiasm is reflected in his energy. He is active on the field at all times. He is really great in that way; he never turns off.
“Given his fitness and hunger, you never know, he could still be playing at 50,” he added. “He recently scored a hundred against Pakistan in Dubai, proving he’s still at his best,” Richards said, expressing faith in Kohli’s future and his longevity.
Richards refuted the resemblance between Tendulkar and Kohli, though. “I’m not a fan of analogies. We ought to give each player credit for their time and contributions.
“He’s a magnificent player,” Richards continued, endorsing Rohit Sharma despite his patchy play. Although players experience hardship, we’ll see how he does in the semifinals and championship match.
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