Virat Kholi probably the best player I’ve seen in my life: Justin Langer

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Virat Kholi probably the best player I’ve seen in my life: Justin Langer

Sydney: “Virat Kohli is probably the best player I’ve ever seen in my life for so many reasons, not only batting but his energy and passion for the game, the way he fields,” Justin Langer told reporters on Friday by video conference.

“I cannot believe he displays the energy he does in everything he does and I’ve got so much respect for him. I’ve also got respect for him in the sense that he’s made this decision (to return for the birth),” he added.

Kohli’s wife, actor Anushka Sharma, is due for delivery in January and the batting mainstay will return to India after the conclusion of the first Test against Australia to be played at the Adelaide Oval from December 17. However, he will take part in the limited-overs series, which consist of three ODIs and as many T20Is.

“He’s a human being like all of us… if I was giving advice to any of my players I would always say never, ever miss the birth of your children because it is one of the great things you’ll ever do,” said the Australia head coach.

“Of course it will have an impact (his absence), but we also know that India beat us last time (in 2018-19). They’re a very, very good team, we cannot get complacent for a second with or without Virat,” he added.

Meanwhile, off-spinner Nathan Lyon wants to make the most of his one crack at Kohli this summer and “get him out cheaply” in the only Test the Indian skipper will feature.

“It’s disappointing for the series. You want to play against the best players in the world,” Lyon was quoted as saying by news.com.au.

“I believe he is the best player in the world along with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. It’s disappointing but they have still got superstars,” he added.

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