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Jordan Cox recounts Virat Kohli advice after debut setback
England batter Jordan Cox has revealed that a piece of advice from Virat Kohli helped him move on from a disappointing Test debut. Cox, who made his Test debut for England against New Zealand last year, was dismissed for a duck in his first innings and felt the weight of the moment.
Speaking about his time sharing a dressing room with Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, Cox said the Indian star told him: "That was the end, move on." Cox described Kohli's words as simple but powerful, helping him reset mentally for the second innings.
Cox is currently part of the RCB squad for IPL 2025 and has been training alongside Kohli. The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has played two Tests and a handful of white-ball games for England so far.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Cox's story echoes a familiar pattern: Kohli is known for offering sharp, no-nonsense counsel to younger teammates, especially those struggling with early career pressure. The advice to compartmentalise failure is a hallmark of Kohli's own mental approach, which he has openly credited for his longevity across formats. For Cox, who is still fighting for a permanent spot in England's middle order, Kohli's endorsement within the RCB setup could also help his visibility among IPL scouts. The next signal will be whether Cox gets a consistent run in RCB's playing XI this season, which would give him more game time alongside Kohli.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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