From 2005 to 2015, we saw many mega superstars of the cricketing world go from the test format, from Lara, Sachin Tendulkar, Hayden, McCullum, Sangakara, to many big players.
The test format was perishing as such; big names were retiring from this real format of cricket. But one player who kept test cricket alive still played under Virat Kohli. The most passionate cricketer and most aggressive captain in test cricket ever played in test cricket.
Virat Kohli’s aggression as a player and then as a captain created buzz, bringing the test format into the limelight again with a bang.
Virat Kohli, a passionate cricketer:
Kohli is more than a batter; he is a highly passionate cricketer who loves to get into the match and players’ noses while batting and fielding. He was no less than an Aussie player who used to sledge hard and irritate opponents.
Even Aussies said, ” Don’t poke Virat Kohli. he is better than Aussies regarding aggression on the field. Due to his passion, he is rated as the most aggressive captain ever played in test cricket, even higher than Ricky Ponting.
Virat Kohli’s captaincy records in test format:
According to stats, he comes in top groups of captains like Graeme Smith, Steve Waugh, Llyod and Ricky Ponting. He is the most successful captain in Indian test cricket. His winning ratio is more than that of Ms Dhoni, Azar, and Ganguly.
Virat Kohli and the Ravi Shastri era:
It looked like it was the most overconfident and mad combo, but this mad combo changed test cricket with wins which were never expected from the Indian team in the test format.
From England to Australia and all the other SENA countries, Virat Kohli achieved what no other Indian test captain has achieved in Indian test history. His aggression and self-belief were key to his success.
The Do-or-Die attitude of Virat Kohli revived Test cricket:
Many players come and create impact for the team, but many players like Virat Kohli bring viewers, money and fame. As soon as Virat Kohli became Captain, Test cricket was spotlighted due to his aggressive cricket. Ronaldo and Messi of this era regarding cricket.
Virat Kohli might not be remembered as a batsman in Test cricket, as his stats don’t support that. But surely, when it comes to captaincy and aggression, he will be rated as the best test captain in India and of the era.
He brought test cricket stardom back with his killer mindset. Test Cricket needs passionate players like Virat Kohli to keep this game alive longer.
