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    "title": "Hunger In Heart, Fire In Belly And Pride In Every Stride: Legends Applaud 'modern Day Giant' Kohli\u2019s Test Legacy",
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    "excerpt": "India Virat Kohli: After one of the greatest batters to don the Test whites for India Virat Kohli shocked many with his decision to step down from the longest format, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed the \u2018fighter\u2019 spirit that 36-year-old displayed in Tests and said he was proud of what the talismanic batter has achieved.\n",
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    "editor1": "India Virat Kohli: After one of the greatest batters to don the Test whites for India Virat Kohli shocked many with his decision to step down from the longest format, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed the \u2018fighter\u2019 spirit that 36-year-old displayed in Tests and said he was proud of what the talismanic batter has achieved.\n<p>\"Test cricket brought out the fighter in you and you gave it everything! You played the way greats do, with hunger in your heart, fire in your belly and pride in every stride. Proud of what you've done in whites. Go well, King Kohli! @imVkohli,\" posted Yuvraj on \u2018X\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>India\u2019s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who made his debut under Kohli\u2019s captaincy at Cape Town in 2018. The 31-year-old fast bowler recalled the journey which saw them reach new heights.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"From making my Test debut under your captaincy to reaching new heights together for our country, your passion and energy will be missed but the legacy you leave behind remains unmatched. Congratulations on a remarkable journey in whites,\" posted Bumrah on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kohli\u2019s captaincy tenure saw India register 40 wins in 68 matches. He was only behind Steve Waugh (41), Ricky Ponting (48) and Graeme Smith (53) to have more wins as Test captains.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Under Kohli's leadership, India secured its first-ever away Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in the 2018\u201319 series. Ravi Shastri, the head coach of the side at the time, called the top-order batter a \u2018modern day giant.\u2019<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u201cCan\u2019t believe you are done. You are a modern-day GIANT and were a fantastic ambassador for Test match cricket in every way you played and captained. Thank you for the lasting memories you\u2019ve given to everyone, and to me in particular. It\u2019s something I will cherish for life. Go well, champ. God bless @imVkohli @BCCI,\u201d posted Shastri.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>India\u2019s architect for the historic BGT 2020-21 victory, Rishabh Pant also wished Kohli the best for his future.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"The intensity, the passion, the fight \u2013 you gave it your all, every single time! All the best for what's ahead, @imVkohli bhai,\" posted Pant on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>One of India\u2019s most successful opening batters Virender Sehwag, said he knew Kohli was special the moment he saw him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"The intensity, the passion, the fight \u2013 you gave it your all, every single time! All the best for what's ahead, @imVkohli bhai,\" posted Pant on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">LIVE Cricket Score<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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