Pataudi Trophy 2021: Shane Warne, Inzamam-ul-Haq applaud Virat Kohli's leadership qualities

India came up with a splendid performance to tame England in the fourth Test of the Pataudi Trophy and regain the lead. Meanwhile, Shane Warne and Inzamam-ul-Haq have lauded Virat Kohli's leadership for the same.

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London, First Published Sep 8, 2021, 1:31 PM IST

Team India is on the driver's seat once again, taming England in the fourth Test of the Pataudi Trophy to regain a 2-1 lead in the five-Test series. As India looks to seal the series in Manchester from Friday, it would be crucial to see how skipper Virat Kohli acts.

Meanwhile, Kohli's leadership qualities have been acclaimed by numerous experts in the past couple of years, having surpassed MS Dhoni as India's most successful skipper. Consequently, it has also drawn the plaudits from former Australian spin legend Shane Warne and former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq.

"They look up to him. He's got the respect of all the players. They back him, and they play for him. It's important for a captain that a team plays for you. I think the way Virat conducts himself, we've all got to say, 'Thank You Virat'," Warne was quoted as saying on Sky Sports.

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"The way he's led them, he's made them believe; belief is such an important part of sports. If you don't believe, you won't succeed, no matter how good a side you have. Kohli gives his team the belief, and it's great to watch. Long live Test cricket while we've Virat Kohli. Please keep playing for a long, long time," he added.

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Meanwhile, speaking on his YouTube channel, Inzamam said, "Credit goes to the Indian team for the way they are playing overseas at the moment. Having been bundled out for 191 in the first innings and how they played the game thereon for the next four days is highly applaudable."

"Credit also goes to the captain if a team wins the match despite being the underdogs at a stage. Kohli has brilliantly managed the side so far, with a mixture of youngsters and experienced lads. The notable thing was that he did not look demoralised at any stage, while his body language impacted the side," he concluded.

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Last Updated Sep 8, 2021, 1:31 PM IST