'I asked him how long..': Ganguly Cites Dravid's Example While Reflecting On Virat Kohli's Struggles

Struck by a dreadful run in front of the wicket in the longest format of the game, Virat Kohli will be eyeing to make a striking return to form in the upcoming India vs Australia Border Gavaskar Trophy. Since two of the biggest cricketing giants are about to square off the series is getting its due in terms of popularity. Moreover, as Kohli is not in the best of touches, it has added another layer of intrigue to the contest, as fans are eager to witness his approach against the Aussies.

Sourav Ganguly Backs ‘Hungry’ Virat Kohli

As only a few hours are remaining before the start of the Australia vs India 1st Test, the entire cricket community is mulling over the superlative action about to go underway. The discussion about the BGT transpired in the recent session of the Club Prairie Fire podcast as well, where former India captain Sourav Ganguly was the guest this time.

Speaking about Kohli, Ganguly admitted that the India batter isn't young anymore but still carries the hunger to score runs and has an outstanding record in Australia to showcase. Touting him as a "great", Ganguly has backed Kohli to come up with the goods against Australia.  

“I never rule out great players. He hasn't had the best of times in Test cricket. He landed in Australia early. He's hungry. He knows that he has a reputation to keep. He will be playing on good pitches. He has six Test hundreds in Australia in 13 Tests. Yes, it was 4-5 years back, and that was a young Virat Kohli. He is ageing now,” he said.

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Can Kohli Pull off A Dravid In Upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy

Paying heed to Virat Kohli's struggles, Dada brought forward the example of Rahul Dravid and how he also dealt with a lean patch but found a way to get rid of the plight.

“I've seen Rahul Dravid. He did not have an overseas hundred between 2007 to 2011, then he went to England. I met him one day at Lord's. I had finished a year back, and I was commentating. I asked him how long he was going to play, and he said that he still believed he could do it and keep scoring runs. He got four (three) Test hundreds in four matches in that series in 2011. And remember, he opened in that series,” Ganguly said.

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