I remember watching the young Ponting with his (small) dancing feet in the nets before the Muralitharan test in 95 and didn't think I would ever see anyone with such precision and power. Years later I was blessed to watch Kohli last tour, from behind, in the nets and he was incredible. All power to him, we are indeed fortunate to be able to witness him once more on our shores.
I remember that second tour - I saw determination in his eyes and was reminded of Omar Sharif's awe-inspired line in Lawrence of Arabia: "Truly, for some men, nothing is written until they write it for themselves."
I, like many, had wondered why he had continued for so long and with not a lot to show for it for the past 5 or 6 years. Not really contributing to his side with his main skill. It's still been a long time between fighting hundreds, those times he got runs when others didn't. While watching his test average fall from the level of test greats to just very good test players. His stats are more in the range now that he doesn't really belong in any fab 4 for whatever that ever meant.
Still, being lucky enough to see him play in his prime, he is one of the best I have seen.
It is still kind of sad to me that fans of Indian cricket seem so split on Kohli, the chokli tag and plenty wishing him failure, so Rohit or whoever they are backing somehow looks better.
Virat Kohli is the most inspirational cricket captain I can recall. Not only did he make big runs when required he always led from the front. While he may have upset some with his confrontational style he often copped plenty of niggle himself, certainly in his early days. Now that he’s got his strut back, look out.
I remember watching the young Ponting with his (small) dancing feet in the nets before the Muralitharan test in 95 and didn't think I would ever see anyone with such precision and power. Years later I was blessed to watch Kohli last tour, from behind, in the nets and he was incredible. All power to him, we are indeed fortunate to be able to witness him once more on our shores.
I like your writing style - refreshing, clear and sometimes quirky. Thanks.
I remember that second tour - I saw determination in his eyes and was reminded of Omar Sharif's awe-inspired line in Lawrence of Arabia: "Truly, for some men, nothing is written until they write it for themselves."
Virat, I think, is still writing his.......
"And lucky us" indeed. For Kohli and this wonderful piece.
Wonderful to see another hundred from Kohli.
I, like many, had wondered why he had continued for so long and with not a lot to show for it for the past 5 or 6 years. Not really contributing to his side with his main skill. It's still been a long time between fighting hundreds, those times he got runs when others didn't. While watching his test average fall from the level of test greats to just very good test players. His stats are more in the range now that he doesn't really belong in any fab 4 for whatever that ever meant.
Still, being lucky enough to see him play in his prime, he is one of the best I have seen.
It is still kind of sad to me that fans of Indian cricket seem so split on Kohli, the chokli tag and plenty wishing him failure, so Rohit or whoever they are backing somehow looks better.
Stuck with him “through thick and thin”. He’s worth 100 mill. What “thin” would that be?
Nice throw to Bowie there, Gideon
The captain, leader and spiritual legend who would give cause to any team from any nation to rise above.
Kudos King 👑 Kohli 💎
Virat Kohli is the most inspirational cricket captain I can recall. Not only did he make big runs when required he always led from the front. While he may have upset some with his confrontational style he often copped plenty of niggle himself, certainly in his early days. Now that he’s got his strut back, look out.