Indian cricket will never find a Kohli once again – Ravi Shastri

Time flies by in an instant but when it comes to Virat Kohli, it breezes past even faster. Watching Kohli in action has always been a blessing to countless fans and broadcasters alike. However, Virat’s former coach, Ravi Shastri, shared what might be the most iconic remark for Virat during his commentary stint with Sky Sports for England’s premier franchise cricket tournament.

Shastri said that Virat is not just an excellent cricketer but a generational talent who appears once in an eternity. He hailed Kohli’s Test captaincy while highlighting his flair for defining big games and situational awareness. Shastri’s remark comes ahead of India’s upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

Shastri said, “Virat Kohli has been the biggest X-Factor in Indian cricket history. You look at what he has done for the Indian Test team through his leadership. He literally changed the face of Indian cricket, not just by his batting, but by his presence, by his leadership.”

Shastri further added, “You thought he is playing too slowly in T20s, he plays the situation always, just like he did in that final of T20 World Cup 2024. This young generation knows only one way to bat, they just attack from ball one, which is like a double-edged sword. Indian cricket was blessed to had his services for so many years. As they say, you miss the sun when it starts to snow. Indian cricket will never find a Kohli once again.”