Justin Langer, the coach of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2024, has praised Virat Kohli, calling him probably the best player he has ever seen. Langer, known for his admiration for cricket legends like Viv Richards and Sachin Tendulkar, placed Kohli above them in terms of skill and impact on the game.
Langer commended Kohli’s extraordinary energy and spirit on the field, highlighting his fitness, running between the wickets, and overall approach to the game. Despite acknowledging Kohli’s greatness, Langer humorously admitted to being relieved when they managed to dismiss Kohli.
Justin Langer on Virat Kohli
“Virat, of course, and I’ve said this publicly a lot of times. He’s probably the best player I’ve ever seen in my life. This is coming from a cricket tragic, and I love Viv Richards and Allan Border. I played against Martin Crowe. These great players are obviously Brian Lara and Sachin, but Virat’s energy is extraordinary. He’s so fit. His energy on the field, running between the wickets, and he’s just got this incredible spirit. So I love watching him play. I was glad we got him out in the game the other day. Yeah, that was very happy. I was happy. I didn’t want to see him back then. I was happy to see him go,” Justin Langer said.
Virat Kohli, who captains the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL, has been in outstanding form in the tournament. He currently holds the Orange Cap for being the leading run-scorer, with 315 runs at an average of 105.33 and a strike rate of 146.30. Despite Kohli’s stellar performances, RCB has struggled in the tournament, winning only one out of their five matches so far.
RCB will be looking to turn their fortunes around, with their next match against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Kohli’s form will be crucial for RCB as they aim to climb up the points table and secure a spot in the knockout stage of the tournament.
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