Kohli will be a great captain, says Srikkanth

“Adaptability skills which Virat has are fantastic. You see Virat Kohli’s game approach, he adapts beautifully in all the three formats. As a cricketer if you want to be a complete cricketer, you need adaptability skills and that is what cricket teaches you,” Srikkanth said at a programme organised by Right Management on Wednesday. The former chairman of selectors also appreciated Kohli for his “never-give up attitude”. 

“He does not give up and fights from the front. That is Virat’s style.” Srikkanth, a member of the 1983 World Cup -winning squad, and praised Kapil Dev’s leadership. “Kapil Dev was different, (Sunil) Gavaskar’s approach as a captain, was first perfection and then go for a win, but Kapil Dev’s approach was different, both (were) positive,” he said.