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Virat Kohli reveals reason for his love for Test as superstar returns in IND vs SA Test series

Virat Kohli reveals reason for his love for Test as superstar returns in IND vs SA Test series

Virat Kohli said that the Test format is the history, culture and heritage of the game.

Virat Kohli is back in action for the first time after World Cup 2023 as India is taking on South Africa in a two match Test series. In a video posted by Star Sports, Virat Kohli recently opened up on his love for Test cricket. He called Test cricket the foundation of the game as he gears up to face the

We as cricketers know the importance of Test cricket. The match does not get over in a day. You can have a good outing in the first innings, but you can also get out on the first ball during your second turn. After that, you have to cheer for your team and make plans in the field. The constant requirement of making a comeback in the Test cricket whether you have personally done good or not is the real essence of Test cricket,” said Virat Kohli.

Earlier, Kohli said that thr Test format is the history, culture and heritage of the game. “Test cricket for me is the foundation of the game. It’s history. It’s culture. It’s heritage. It’s everything. You come out on the other side after four-five days, it’s a different feeling from anything else that you’ve experienced. As an individual, as a team, the job satisfaction of having played a long innings and winning your team a Test match is a special feeling,” he said.

I am a traditionalist so playing in whites, playing Test cricket is everything. Really honoured to play more than 100 Tests for the country and pursue my dream of becoming a Test cricketer,” added Virat Kohli.

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