Kishan Credits Kohli for Selfless Decision to Bat Ahead of Him
Ishan Kishan revealed Virat Kohli asked him to bat ahead of him at number 4 in the second Test against West Indies.
Kohli was the former Indian captain and one of the best batsmen in the world, so it was a surprise to see him give up his spot.
Kishan said that Kohli told him that he wanted to give him the opportunity
Virat wanted him to play his natural game against the slow left-arm bowling of Jayden Seales.
Seales had taken 5 wickets in the first innings, and Kohli felt that Kishan would be better suited to facing him.
Kishan said that he was grateful for Kohli's gesture, and he went on to score 52 runs off 34 balls.
He helped India to declare their second innings at 181 for 2, and they went on to win the match by an innings and 92 runs.
Kohli's decision to bat Kishan ahead of him was a selfless act, and it showed his commitment to the team.
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