Indian team will benefit from Virat Kohli’s purple patch, says Ravi Shastri
INDIA CRICKET TEAM DIRECTOR Ravi Shastri showered praise on Virat Kohli saying that his batting makes one stand up and applaud. The India talisman is in the form of his life with four centuries in the ongoing IPL. The RCB skipper has amassed a record of 919 runs from 14 games to help the Bangalore franchise qualify for playoffs.
As reported by IANS, the former India cricketer believes that the Indian team will benefit from Kohli's purple patch.
"Virat has hit a purple patch. It's terrific batting. If he goes on like this, it will only keep on serving Indian cricket and be beneficial to it. The kind of batting on offer from him, he will make you stand up and applaud."
Speaking about the iconic Eden Gardens which serves as the home ground for IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the 53-year-old concluded,
"Eden is one of the greatest grounds. But it’s the people of Calcutta who make Eden what it is. When I used to come here as a kid, I used to be amazed by the greenery around Eden."
