When Shane Warne Applauded Virat Kohli's Commitment For Test Cricket

image-lpzbue4kVirat Kohli celebrating his 2018 Perth ton (x.com)

Australian great and late cricketer Shane Warne epitomized unparalleled mastery with his leg-spin during his playing days. His unwavering dedication to the nuances of Test cricket, marked by strategic brilliance and relentless pursuit of excellence illuminated the sport, thus captivating cricket enthusiasts across the world and leaving an indelible legacy in the game.

Considering Warne’s unreal admiration for red-ball cricket, it is only fitting that the legendary spinner would admire a fellow Test enthusiast, as he once recognized Virat Kohli’s indefatigable commitment and passion for the traditional format of cricket.

When Shane Warne applauded Virat Kohli

Much like Shane Warne, Indian batting legend Virat Kohli has time and again expressed his unreal admirations for Test cricket. A veteran of 111 Test matches, the cricketer once took to his social media accounts and wrote:

“Nothing comes close to playing an intense game in whites. What a blessing to be able to play Test cricket for India.”

Warner acknowledged Kohli’s passion for the game and urged the Indian batsman to keep gracing the format with his presence for a long time. He said:

“Long live Test cricket while we’ve Virat Kohli. Please keep playing for a long long time.”

Shane Warne retired in early 2006 as the leading wicket-taker in Test history. Since then, he has been topped by Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan for the all-time record.

Virat Kohli, on the other hand, is one of Test cricket’s most successful captains to date. Having led Team India to 40 wins out of 68 matches, the legendary batsman is only behind the likes of Steve Waugh, Graeme Smith and Ricky Ponting in the all-time list.