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Virat Kohli’s intensity inspires five others to stretch limits, says Dilip
Former India fielding coach T Dilip says Virat Kohli’s relentless intensity is contagious, pushing at least five other players to “stretch their limits” when fielding with him. Dilip, whose five-year stint ended…
The Story in Brief
Former India fielding coach T Dilip says Virat Kohli’s relentless intensity is contagious, pushing at least five other players to “stretch their limits” when fielding with him. Dilip, whose five-year stint ended after the England tour, told The Hindu that Kohli shows no difference between practice and matches, and that his influence goes beyond direct actions, he wants the ball even when it is not near him.
Dilip called the 2024 T20 World Cup win in Barbados his best moment, recalling the silent dressing room before it erupted. He also spoke about Suryakumar Yadav’s catch to dismiss David Miller and the fielding medal that fostered competition. For the upcoming Sri Lanka Test series, Dilip stressed fine margins in slip positioning, especially against spinners.
The Indian Opinion
The usual narrative around Virat Kohli is that his intensity lifts the team, but it also risks overshadowing the collective effort. T Dilip’s praise is genuine, yet the real test will come in Sri Lanka when slip cordons and ground fielding are judged by runs saved, not by reputation. How many of those five players maintain their stretch without Kohli on the field? That number will tell the truth.
Source: thehindu.com
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