Virat Kohli has hailed his close friend Ishant Sharma as the "stalwart of the Indian fast-bowling group" as he prepares to charge in against England in his 100th Test.바카라 웹사이트
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Ishant will become the 11th Indian player to바카라 웹사이트bring up바카라 웹사이트a century of appearances in the longest format in the day-night contest at바카라 웹사이트Motera바카라 웹사이트Stadium, which starts on Wednesday.바카라 웹사이트
The 32-year-old has 302 Test wickets since making his debut against바카라 웹사이트Bangladesh in May 2007 and Kohli바카라 웹사이트paid tribute to바카라 웹사이트his compatriot바카라 웹사이트as he prepares to reach the milestone in바카라 웹사이트Ahmedabad바카라 웹사이트during a four-match series that is level at 1-1.바카라 웹사이트
"I have known Ishant for many years now. He started playing state cricket with me from his first season onwards," the India captain said.바카라 웹사이트
"We have been room-mates for many years in state cricket, in Ranji Trophy cricket. When he got selected for India, he was fast asleep in the afternoon, and I had to kick him off the bed and say you have been selected. And he wouldn't believe me. That's how far we go back.바카라 웹사이트
"I couldn't be happier for him. Playing 100 Test matches as a fast bowler is no mean feat. Especially in our conditions where things get so difficult, but he persevered, he kept working hard.바카라 웹사이트
"That has been바카라 웹사이트his essence from day one. Very hard-working guy, very honest about the game, about his ability, about what he brings to the table. Very self-assured."
Kohli believes his friendship with Ishant has helped the fast bowler to thrive.
"I was most excited to work with him and really bring the best out of him as an attacking fast bowler,"바카라 웹사이트Kohli said.
"Something that clicked immediately [when Kohli took the captaincy]. He knows my mindset. He knows me inside out. There is a big trust factor. I know him inside out. I know he will respond to advice, he knows I am going to listen to his plans as well.
"I think it has worked really well for both of us. Not just for him as a fast bowler, but for me as a captain to have that kind of experience and the kind of consistency he brings along with the attacking lines and lengths he bowls.
"I have just been very, very happy to see him enjoy his bowling over the last four-five years and really become that stalwart of the Indian fast-bowling group.
"Couldn't be happier for him. Really, really excited I am going to be present on the field when he plays his 100th game. To see the smile on his face and just run in and bowl will be great to watch for a dear friend of mine."
