Wesley Hall Applauds Virat Kohli as an All-Time Great Amidst Plea to Revive West Indies Test Cricket

Wesley Hall, legendary West Indies pacer, praises Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as an all-time great. Hall, meeting Kohli during the Indian team's training session, expressed concerns about the state of West Indies Test cricket due to lucrative franchise contracts. He also shared his thoughts on cricket's evolution and the need for strong fast bowlers.


PTI | Bridgetown | Updated: 19-06-2024 10:38 IST | Created: 19-06-2024 10:38 IST
Wesley Hall Applauds Virat Kohli as an All-Time Great Amidst Plea to Revive West Indies Test Cricket
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During an event at the Kensington Oval, legendary West Indies pacer Wesley Hall hailed Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as an all-time great. The 86-year-old, known for his lethal bowling in the 1960s, emphasized Kohli's stature in the game, calling him one of the greatest players he's ever seen.

Hall's interaction with Kohli occurred during a training session for the Indian team, where he also presented his autobiography to Kohli and head coach Rahul Dravid. Reflecting on the modern game, Hall expressed concerns about West Indies players prioritizing franchise cricket over Test matches, which jeopardizes the health of the longest format.

While reminiscing about his own career and the evolution of cricket, Hall highlighted the need for tall, impactful fast bowlers, praising Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. He called for Caribbean administrators to find solutions to retain talent in Test cricket amidst the lure of lucrative T20 contracts.

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