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'Intensity And Professionalism...,' Morkel On Virat Kohli’s Influence In Indian Team

Morne Morkel lauded Virat Kohli [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]Morne Morkel lauded Virat Kohli [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com]

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is just a couple of days away and India is gearing up for an explosive start against Australia on November 22 in Perth. With Rohit Sharma out for the opener due to the birth of his son, Jasprit Bumrah steps in as captain. But the focus isn’t just on the skipper – Virat Kohli’s got everyone’s attention, and India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, has plenty to say about it.

Morkel Praised Kohli’s Influence

At the pre-match press conference, Morkel couldn’t stop singing Virat Kohli’s praises.

"The intensity and professionalism he brings is top, always putting him under pressure in nets,"  Morkel shared, highlighting how Kohli pushes himself hard in the nets. For the younger players, watching Kohli train is a big learning moment.


“For youngsters to witness that, it'll take their game to a different level,” Morkel added.

With rising talents like Shubman Gill and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in the squad, Kohli’s influence is just what they need to fire up.

Kohli vs Australia: A Rivalry Like No Other

Kohli’s Test form may have slipped in recent years, but if there’s one team he’s always ready for, it’s Australia. He’s performed brilliantly down under, and now he’s back on familiar turf, ready to remind everyone he’s still got plenty to offer. Kohli’s name is all over the headlines, and this series could be his shot to show the critics he’s far from done.

With this star-studded Indian lineup facing Australia, the five-match Border-Gavaskar series promises big moments. After Perth, the teams head to Adelaide for a day-night Test on December 6, then to Brisbane, followed by the iconic Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, and the finale in Sydney from January 3 to 7. The stage is set, the players are pumped, and with Kohli’s intensity, India’s ready to put up a fight to keep the trophy.