Virat Kohli is a world class player: Allan Border

Former Australian skipper Allan Border has finally revealed that he is a massive fan of India Test skipper Virat Kohli. Border, who captained Australia in the time of turmoil went on to reveal that Kohli is someone destined for astronomical records as well as a massive improvement and development in his captaincy. Border also underlined the importance of succeeding as a skipper in overseas conditions such as South Africa and Australia.

“I like Virat Kohli very much. I think he is a world-class player and probably you can argue that he will end up with all the statistical records for himself. I like his captaincy because he is a very feisty sort of competitor. His captaincy will develop more and more as he takes to the job over the next few years. I suppose the real test for him now will be when you go away from home and play — South Africa, Australia and England in particular.

Allan Border went on to add that the upcoming series against New Zealand would be a massive test for Virat as skipper of the Indian team. “That will be the real test for Virat Kohli and the Indian boys, on how to develop their cricket in conditions that usually don’t suit them. The real test will be on how he takes the side ahead. But I am a big fan of his cricket already,” Border said in an interview to Sportstar.

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“I have seen Virat Kohli do very well in Australia but struggle in England. Root is also a good player. Steve Smith has made runs at most places, but he is very fidgety at the crease. Kohli is a pure technician and is very classical in his approach,” Border further said.

Allan Border also went on to admit that Kane Williamson is perhaps one of the best fieldsmen in the world. He also went on to add the importance of a player like MS Dhoni in the side. “I must admit if I wanted someone to bat for me for life, Williamson is probably up there. I have seen him play some superb knocks in difficult conditions. He deserves to be in the bracket of those top four,” Border added.

“MS Dhoni was more of a short form exponent. He did a great job in Test cricket while playing here. Sometimes he let the game drift a bit. But having said this, he is a great cricketer,” Border observed.

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