West Indies opener, Chris Gayle who is also known as the universal boss, feels that Virat Kohli’s knock of 149 runs in Birmingham Test will inspire teammates who had a difficult first innings with the bat.
Virat Kohli scored a high class century ensuring safe zone for team India after they were put in a spot of bother. The run machine clinched his first Test hundred on England soil and from Indian perspective, it came about at the right time.
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It was praised by fans and cricket pandits throughout the cricketing world. Chris Gayle also chipped in saying that this was a memorable hundred and getting majority of the runs alongside tailenders makes it even more special.
“I was busy with a shoot in Mumbai yesterday and only watched the highlights. It was a captain’s knock from Virat. The best part was how he batted with the tail. That is the perfect start you want in a series,” said Gayle.
He also stated that a knock of this standard will lift spirits of his teammates which will be more than helpful when we look at the bigger picture. The hard hitting left hander also feels that India are very much with a chance to win the Test series in England.
“A knock like this, especially from the captain and lot have been said about his form in England and hopefully this knock will spur him and the team during the series,” Gayle said.
Chris Gayle is optimistic of his chance to feature in ICC World Cup 2019. He feels he will be fit and ready to face music in the big tournament.