Brad Hadin says that retired stallwart left its biggest impression on the five -day gameJaipur: Virat Kohli made the biggest impact on the Test stage and the format will remember him, former Australia cricketer Brad Hadin, who is now the assistant coach of Punjab Kings.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Former wicketkeeper-batter Hadin, who had some hot exchange with Kohli in the past, says Kohli’s passion for high-and-day moments made him stand out. Who is that IPL player?“It was just a desire to compete,” Hadin told TOI in a special conversation. “Kohli was once a generation player and the way he played the game was physically presented. For Kohli, the attracting Australian people was his sheer passion for big moments.Hadin said, “He enjoyed coming against teams like Australia, South Africa and England when he was at his peak and brought the best of them.”In the 2014 Adelaide Test, Kohli’s Captain Debut was marked by a confrontation with both Mitchell Johnson and Hadin. The batsman replied with the twin centuries that he finally stumbled to show his flexibility and chase the victory, although India eventually stumbled.“He is going to miss badly in Test cricket. I think it was his biggest format, where he had the greatest influence,” Hadin said.
‘Iyer is a caring captain’Hadine, who has been with the Punjab Kings Franchise since 2022, also praised captain Shreyas Iyer for his leadership role. “One thing that affects me is his care for his play group. He has really received a clear message that he saves the players and he won those habits all the time. The players received great respect for him,” said Hadin.Hadin also highlighted a strong partnership between head coach Ricky Ponting and Iyer, saying, “He had a great relationship in Delhi since his time. They work together well.”
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