India overcame hosts South Africa in the Opening Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion to lead 1-0 in a three-match series. The focus now turns to Johannesburg, where the Second Test begins Monday onwards. One win there and India will win their first series in South Africa. Given the way India played better than the hosts in the Opening Test, they will start as the favorites to take that all-important win. Ahead of the second test, coach Rahul Dravid had heaps of praise for Test captain Virat Kohli, saying he was a “credit to himself and to Indian cricket despite all the fuss.” .
Dravid said in a pre-match press conference: “He has been credited with both himself and Indian cricket over the past two weeks despite all the fuss around him.
Before the South Africa series began, Kohli’s comments about being replaced as ODI captain and his conversations with selectors went viral, threatening to derail preparations for the trip. South Africa tour of India.
However, Dravid applauded Kohli for keeping his focus and also praised him for keeping the team morale high.
“I know there’s been a lot of fuss about other matters. A little outside of the group even led to this particular Test match. Honestly, keeping morals high it’s not that hard. a lot because, to be honest, yes. is led by the captain himself,” said the former India captain.
“I think Virat has been absolutely phenomenal in the last 20 days when we’ve been here. I think the way he’s trained, the way he’s trained, the way he’s connected with the team.”
Dravid says Kohli has been a “phenomenon” in the way he has led the team.
“What you’re looking to do as a coach, as a support staff, we’re really looking to prepare well and put the team in a really good space. You know Virat has become a phenomenon in the way he leads the team. He is truly a leader. I cannot appreciate him more than the way he has committed to his own preparation and practice,” said Dravid. speak.
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