New Delhi: Virat Kohli’s insatiable hunger for improvement is a certain characteristic of a great player, according to Gary Kirsten, who had coached the Indian captain during his successful three-year stint with the national team.
Kirsten, who coached India from 2008-11, is once again working with Kohli as assistant coach of RCB.
“He is a great player. He continues to improve and get better. I enjoy working with him because he continually wants to learn about the game and all the great players do that,” Kirsten stated Thursday.
The former Proteas opener also backed Kohli’s decision of playing county cricket to get used to the conditions ahead of the England tour. “It is good for him to prepare (for the England tour). It (getting ready) is important for any player. It’s the sign you are thorough,” Kirsten pointed out.
Kirsten also said that the India-England series will be fought keenly. “It will be a competitive series. I am excited for it. This Indian side are better equipped to handle overseas conditions,” asserted Kirsten. “They are also immensely talented,” he added.
