"Always Tries To Be The Man...": On Virat Kohli, Australia Star's Huge Comment

05.06.2023 - 11:35 sports.ndtv.com

The ICC World Test Championship final is just days away from its commencement. With India and Australia in the title-decider, the match is expected to be nothing short of a belter.

As the countdown to the final at the Oval ticks, Australia all-rounder Cameron Green spoke highly of Indian stalwart Virat Kohli, who has a reputation of doing extremely well against the Australians.

When it comes to big events, Kohli manages to put the right foot forward, more often than not. Green duly acknowledged Kohli's will and intent to do well.

In a chat with ICC ahead of the start of the World Test Championship final, Green heaped huge praise on Kohli, suggesting the iconic Indian batter always tries to be the man to stand up and deliver when it matters the most. "Virat Kohli.

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