Three Indian cricketers who idolize Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli isn't just a high class batter, and one whose name stands against several batting records. He's a thespian in his own right. The great bard of batting where it comes to Indian cricket. Times

may change, but the love that the fan has for his exceedingly competitive and aggressive style of batting may not. He's to Indian cricket what Mohd. Ali was for the world of boxing or what Michael Schumacher's been to Formula 1.

Kohli has given the reason to countless fans around the world to stick to the game at a time where several phenomenal sports have captured everyone's fancy. He's the reason that the smile of Indian cricket is intact and even some of the past celebrated legends of the game such as Dhoni and Tendulkar hugely admire the man. Ditto for Ravi Shastri. Kohli is not just another name, he's a ceaseless enigma.

Here are three current Indian cricketers who consider Virat Kohli as their idol:

1. Shubman Gill

An outstanding batter and someone who has already etched his name in the annals of Test cricket as a great in the works, with 754 runs to his name in the five-match series in England, Shubman Gill is here to stay. A young captain and one who didn't emerge defeated from the onerous challenge of contesting in the testing conditions of England, Gill is among the three current Indian cricketers who consider Virat Kohli as their idol.

Gill might not be speaking at a high decibel during some of the most aggressive, dramatic or charged up moments of a game akin to his idol, Kohli, but has the never-back-down nuance about the way he contests in the great game of cricket.

He will be a great resource to India's burgeoning batting order in the times to come and could play a decisive part in most important upcoming tournaments, such as the Men's ODI World Cup in 2027.

2. Mohammed Siraj

Siraj, one of the most important and consumately talented members of present-day Indian side is among the three current Indian cricketers who consider Virat Kohlias their idol. We shall, perhaps for times to come remember Siraj for his glorious deed on the fifth and final day of the Test match that was recently played at The Oval in England. Siraj's feroucious bowling spell that culminated in a vital and eventually, game changing fifer for India was just the kind of deed that would have impressed his cricketing idol. He's also interestingly played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore with Virat Kohli by his side and had once shared that Kohli coming down to his residence at Hyderabad was one of his best and most cherished of cricketing memories.

Siraj's emerged as a great asset to India's forever bulging pace bowling battery and will now be expected to perform to his best potential in the forthcoming Asia Cup 2025.

3. Sai Sudharsan

Graceful, a fine timer of the ball and someone who loves the spirit of competition that only Cricket can provide, Sai Sudarshan is in a league of his own and a one of a kind talent. He is among the three current Indian cricketers who consider Virat Kohli as their idol.

Sudharsan's already made his Test debut, will be considered hopefully widely in what's to come up next in white-ball cricket and has become an IPL talent to bank on for times to come. Just the kind of qualities that would impress Sudharsan's idol, Virat Kohli.

His relatively clean and uncomplicated style of batting is one to watch and is a giver of joy to fans to whom he seems a batter in the classical mould, isn't it?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How many international runs has Virat Kohli scored, as on date?

The great man has scored nearly 28,000 international runs for his country.

Q2. Who has Kohli inspired from the current Indian cricket team?

It's the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill.