ICC Elite Panel Former Umpire Ian Gould said that Virat Kohli is a funny person who has a good understanding of the history of the game and its basics. He also praised his change in behavioral attitude in the modern era.
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Virat Kohli has learned to be respectful, says Ian Gould
Ian Gould was often seen sharing light-hearted moments with Virat Kohli during matches. Ian Gould talking with ESPNcricinfo says,
“He’s a funny man. Yeah, he batted like me a couple of times. I had to tell him off for slogging it. He’s a charmer,”
After this Ian Gould also compares Virat Kohli with Sachin Tendulkar and says Virat Kohli is a bit like Sachin Tendulkar. He quoted
“He’s one of those guys who’s got, a bit like Sachin Tendulkar, the whole of India on his back,”
Ian Gould also added,
You could walk into a restaurant and sit and chat with him for hours. He’s a very worldly boy. When you look at Virat, you’re thinking male model, pin-up boy, but he knows about the game inside out, the past, history. Lovely guy.”
