Faf du Plessis discusses Virat Kohli's impact on Indian cricket

Faf du Plessis praised Virat Kohli's aggressive leadership style, noting it transformed India's cricketing approach. Speaking in an interview, du Plessis highlighted Kohli's intensity and fitness obsession, which made India harder to intimidate when playing abroad. He recalled a Test match at Wanderers where Indian players were instructed to mask any pain to maintain their competitive edge. Du Plessis believes Kohli's methods fostered a tougher mentality within the team, changing how opponents view India. The conversation reflects on Kohli's lasting influence on Indian cricket culture.

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