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Veteran Indian spinner R Ashwin has highlighted the enduring nature of Test cricket, asserting that no individual player, including former captain Virat Kohli, is bigger than the game itself.
Ashwin's remarks come in the wake of Kohli's retirement from the longest format, where Kohli was widely hailed as the "ambassador and saviour" of Test cricket. While acknowledging Kohli's significant contributions, Ashwin emphasized that the sport's legacy transcends any single player.
"No player who has played the game or will play the game is higher than the game itself, not even Kohli," Ashwin said, underscoring the collective and timeless nature of Test cricket.
Kohli was praised for injecting passion, aggression, and a fitness culture into the Indian Test team, revitalizing interest in the format during a period when limited-overs cricket was gaining popularity.
"Kohli, like everybody else, played the game and left it in a great place, and it is now for future generations to take it forward," Ashwin added.
The spinner also pointed out that Test cricket has survived for over a century and will continue to thrive regardless of the presence or absence of any one player, highlighting the format's resilience and deep-rooted appeal.
Ashwin's perspective offers a reminder that while individual stars can elevate the game, the spirit and tradition of Test cricket endure beyond them, promising a vibrant future for the format.
Sources: Veteran spinner R Ashwin emphasized that no player, including Virat Kohli, is bigger than Test cricket, which has thrived for over a century. Ashwin acknowledged Kohli's impact but stressed the game's enduring legacy beyond any individual, highlighting its survival and future growth.
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