As India prepares for the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has set the stage on fire with a bold comparison between Virat Kohli and West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards.
The former Indian spinner praised Kohli’s fearless and aggressive approach to the game and boldly claimed that the batting icon’s on-field behavior is similar to that of Sir Vivian Richards.
Laxman Sivaramakrishnan sets the stage for BGT 2024-25 with a bold comparison between Virat Kohli and Sir Vivian Richards
Sivaramakrishnan praised Virat Kohli’s on-field attitude and aggressive mentality, often seen in his fiery celebration, saying that his excitement and aggression remind him of no less than the ability of legendary West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards, to dominate with pure intensity during his playing days.
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He mentioned that the West Indies great was not only destroying the confidence of the players with his bat but also with his penetrating gaze. Sivaramakrishnan said he really loves seeing all the emotions Kohli shows on the field and provokes the players, as does Vivian Richards.
Laxman Sivaramakrishnan said on Sony Sport’s Tamil Cricket Podcast, Cricket Petta: “Kohli’s attacking attitude is something that he himself enjoys and celebrates. You should show your emotions. You shouldn’t be like a machine on the ground. “You should have an attitude like Sir Vivian Richards, who would intimidate bowlers with his eyes.”
Sivaramakrishnan praises Kohli’s attacking attitude and MS Dhoni’s calm demeanor
Meanwhile, Laxman Sivaramakrishnan also made a bold comment about two of India’s most iconic captains – Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Sivaramakrishnan said that Kohli’s dynamic aggression and passionate leadership make him the best captain in Test cricket, while MS Dhoni’s calm and collected style makes him the ideal white-ball captain.
Sivaramakrishnan further noted: “Kohli’s offensive attitude and MS Dhoni’s calm demeanor. For me, the best captain of the red ball is Virat and the best captain of the white ball is Dhoni.”
Additionally, Sivaramakrishnan has reflected on the leadership styles of two of India’s legendary captains, Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, and shared what made them stand out during their playing days. He praised Gavaskar as the best captain he played under and highlighted his exceptional strategic mindset and analytical approach to the game.
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Laxman Sivaramakrishnan praises unique captaincy styles of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev
Sivaramakrishnan pointed out that Gavaskar was a captain who always asked for justification for any request. He further described Kapil Dev as an instinctive leader who trusted his instincts to take decisions on the field. Sivaramakrishnan recalled a memorable moment from the 1983 World Cup triumph, when the legendary all-rounder gave Madan Lal an extra due to his instincts.
The former spinner also acknowledged the contributions of N. Venkataraghavan, terming him an excellent captain with notable leadership qualities. Sivaramakrishnan explained: “Sunil Gavaskar was the best captain I played with. He was very good with strategy and analytical approach. Kapil Dev was a very instinctive captain.”
He signed off saying: “You will be guided by your instinct. He gave an extra to Madan Lal in 1983; That’s instinctive captaincy. With Sunil Gavaskar you can ask for anything, but you have to justify why you want to do it. Doing that will give you the freedom to set up your camps and plan your attack. Venkataraghavan was also an excellent captain; “He was wonderful as a captain.”