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Boycott on Kohli's retirement and cricket approach
Key Facts
- Virat Kohli is a study in contrast to Rohit Sharma, with Kohli providing the bedrock for Sharma's spectacular results in modern cricket.1
- Geoffrey Boycott believes Kohli's Test retirement is a bigger blow to India than Rohit Sharma's absence, citing Kohli's consistent performance and talismanic presence.
- Boycott said Rohit Sharma won't be missed as much as Kohli due to his inconsistent Test form in the last couple of years.
- Boycott warned England to moderate their aggressive 'Bazball' approach to dominate a transition-phase Indian team.
- Boycott emphasized that being a winner is better than being known as an entertainer, urging players to bring their best game and apply cricket nous.
Virat Kohli is a study in contrast, going by the standards of modern slam-bang cricket. He may not hit every ball out of the park, but he provided the bedrock on which Rohit Sharma could emerge with spectacular results.
Hindustan Times
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Calling England a 'one-trick-pony,' Boycott urged, “Being a winner is better than being known as an entertainer... Bring your best game and apply some cricket nous.”
Timesofindia
