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Virat Kohli is a 'little bull terrier', says Vivian Richards

By Ians English

Melbourne, Jan 2: West Indies legend Vivian Richards has backed and lauded Indian Test captain Virat Kohli calling him 'little bull terrier' for his aggressive on-field attitude which has frustrated Australian cricketers during the ongoing four-match Test series.

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"I love that man. People have got to understand that this game has changed quite a bit. Regardless of how good you are, you're going to have guys coming at you. You're going to have stuff being said," Richards was quoted as saying by Melbourne-based radio station 3AW. ('Kohli is new king of world cricket')

"But as long as it's said in the best of manners, I don't think it's going to be too disruptive to that particular individual. When you have that sort of stuff, to me it always brings the best out of any individual. If you are up with your game and ahead of your game, for some reason you can respond."

'Some of the past Indian batsmen would have crumbled'

Kohli has had verbal duels with the likes of pacer Mitchell Johnson, vice-captain Brad Haddin and all-rounder Shane Watson. However, Richards lent support to the Delhi boy saying that Kohli is a "little bull terrier".

"Some of the past Indian teams would've crumbled with some of the stuff that's been said. But Virat Kohli is one of those modern-day players who's a little bull terrier in his own right," Richards said.

"If you look at the scores he's amassed, it shows you he enjoys the contest. To come out smelling sweet at the end of it, it's a good feeling," added Richards.

IANS

Story first published: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 7:25 [IST]
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