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'Virat has really done well as a captain and is to keen improve'

July 27, 2015 17:15 IST

Virat Kohli of India during a training session. Photograph: Philip Brown/Reuters

Indian batting legend VVS Laxman has heaped praise on the current India Test skipper Virat Kohli.

Laxman said: "I think Virat has really done well as a captain in the limited opportunity he has got so far.

"I believe it is important for everyone to be as natural as possible. Virat has always been someone who is aggressive and positive. 

"The way he has improved as a batsman to become the most prolific run getter in world cricket over the last 2-3 years shows how hardworking he is and how keen he is to improve as a player. And I am sure, he would be doing the same thing to improve as captain.

Ajinkya Rahane of India with Test skipper Virat Kohli. Photograph: Getty Images

"I was very impressed with the way he decided to try to play for a win in Adelaide and that's a remarkable quality of a good captain. He always looks to win.

"Even though India did not win the Test in Adelaide, the faith he showed in his team and the attitude he showed was fantastic. I am sure he will do well as a captain," he added. 

Laxman also applauded Ajinkya Rahane, who led the team to victory in Zimbabwe in the recently-concluded ODI series. 

"He has been a fantastic player in all formats of the game and was impressed with the way he captained in Zimbabwe," Laxman concluded.

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