Published 19:33 IST, April 3rd 2020

Virat Kohli is the Quentin Tarantino of cricket: Skyfall director Sam Mendes

Skyfall director Sam Mendes has likened Team India captain Virat Kohli to Once Upon A Time in Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino for his 'liveliness'.

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Golden Globe Award-winning director Sam Mendes believes Team India captain Virat Kohli is " Quentin Taranti of cricket". Mendes likened RCB skipper's liveliness to Once Upon A Time in Hollywood director, who Mendes believes 'lives every second' on set. Sam Mendes said that if he h to compare himself to someone in cricket world, he'd be England captain Eoin Morgan. 

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Hollywood director Sam Mendes believes Virat Kohli is Quentin Taranti of cricket

Besides his batting exploits, Team India captain Virat Kohli is well kwn for his aggression and liveliness on cricket field. Speaking to Sky Sports' Lockdown PodcastJarhe director Sam Mendes said that Virat Kohli of movie world would be Quentin Taranti. Mendes said that Virat Kohli and Quentin Taranti live every second in ir respective fields, and both are 'wildly enthusiastic' about ir work. Sam Mendes furr ded that he'd be someone like England captain Eoin Morgan. 

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IPL 2020: When will IPL start?

coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a vast majority of sporting events across globe being cancelled or suspended. Many countries including India, have been forced into lockdown to contain spre of virus at a community level. IPL 2020 was originally scheduled to kick off on March 29 but was postponed to April 15 due to threat of COVID-19.

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However, re is little clarity on wher tournament will begin on April 15 considering lockdown and growing number of coronavirus cases in country. Virat Kohli will le Royal Challengers Bangalore in upcoming IPL 2020, while 2019 World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan, was snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL auction. 

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19:33 IST, April 3rd 2020