Virat leads by example and that's why he is becoming a fine leader: KL Rahul

INDIA BATSMAN KL Rahul has lavished praise on team skipper Virat Kohli and has stated that the prolific batsman sets examples for the rest of the team in various ways. Rahul stated that Kohli is an inspirational figure in the dressing room. 

As reported by PTI, the India opener reckoned that Kohli possesses all the qualities essential for a cricketer to lead an ODI side. 

“It is about how he (Kohli) has set examples for us. He has gone out there and done the job for the team many times. We look up to him and we see how he builds his innings, the kind of energy, enthusiasm and the passion he has on the field. It spreads on all of us. We learn a lot from him. He is somebody who is not just looking to have great performances individually but he wants to take the team along. He is always showing us the way, sharing his experience and giving us feedback, telling us what he thinks we could have done better. That is the sign of a great leader.”

The Karnataka-lad further added, 

“It’s just been one game for now but for the guys who are part of the Test team know how aggressive he is as a captain. We love playing under Virat.He always supported me and it’s good to have a young leader and also to have MS in the team, who not only guide Virat as a skipper, but also the youngsters. It’s good to have both of them in the team.”

Recently, England seamer Jake Ball had revealed the bowling attack’s plan to unsettle Kohli early on in the game. Ball divulged that he will try to bowl more of short deliveries and force the maestro to hit aerial shots. When asked about his thoughts, Rahul stated that the English strategy will not be a problem for the team skipper. 

“Good luck for them, he has so many runs. He has scored a lot of runs off short balls. We are not at all worried about short balls. We like to make runs off short deliveries. Knowing Virat and having watched him score so many centuries, I don’t think it will be a problem.”

When asked about the English batsman, the 24-year-old termed all players lethal but mentioned Jos Buttler as special threat. 

“When he (Jos Buttler) was batting in the last game, we knew what he can do at the death. I watched him in the IPL. He’s a 360-degree player. Somebody has to get him out early. That’s the best chance. We have to come up with some plans. The best way is to get them out early.”

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