"Virat is a match-winner. He is very competitive. Irrespective of who the opposition is, he wants to win, which is a great quality. Having him as a captain is a good thing. The intent is there to win the game and that's what Virat Kohli brings on the table," Harbhajan waxed eloquent about the Indian Test captain.
"He (Kohli) is someone who is always there for the team. He wants to take up challenges and wants to win. Having a captain, who has so much of energy on the field and obviously his energy will rub onto others in the field. That's a positive sign."
The senior off-spinner also praised Kohli's leadership in the two Test matches in Australia.
"The way the Indian team played in Australia was brilliant. Though we did not win the Test match. Whenever he bats or fields, he does it to win games. He does not mind losing one or two odd games to win (the series)," he concluded.
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