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Published 12:47 IST, September 18th 2024

Virat Kohli Still Has Hunger - Gautam Gambhir's BIG Remark Ahead of BAN, NZ & BGT

There is much speculation over Virat Kohli's form in red-ball cricket as he is making a comeback after a long time.

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Virat Kohli in Team India's training nets
Virat Kohli in Team India's training nets | Image: PTI

India vs Bangladesh : There is much speculation over Virat Kohli 's form in red-ball cricket as he is making a comeback after a long time. Kohli, who is easily one of the best batters of the generation, would be in spotlight when the Test season starts in Chennai. While Kohli would be hoping he gets big runs, it will not be easy against the quality spinners of Bangladesh . With so much surrounding Kohli, India head coach Gautam Gambhir claimed that the former captain still has the hunger in him to be the best in the world. Gambhir also spoke about the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy and reckoned that Kohli loves Australia and would be ready for it. 

Gautam Gambhir said during a pre match press conference in Chennai on Wednesday, " Virat Kohli still has that hunger in him to be the best in the world. The Australian tour is coming, and he loves playing in Australia. Indian cricket is fortunate to have a player like Virat, the next generation looks upto him".

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Kohli Status

Kohli flew in straight from London to link-up with the side in Chennai. He will be an integral part of the side in the Tests that India play in the next few months. His form could very well decide India's fortunes. And all these Tests are part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle where India is at the numero uno position. 

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India Squad for 1st Test vs Bangladesh : Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli , KL Rahul , Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin , Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah , Yash Dayal.

Updated 12:50 IST, September 18th 2024