The Kohli Effect: How One Man Transformed Indian Cricket Forever Ajinkya Rahane's recent revelations about the transformative impact of Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri on Indian cricket serve as a stark reminder that even in the most mundane corners of sports, history can be rewritten with a single decision.
When MS Dhoni stepped away from Test cricket in 2014 15, Kohli took over the reins, ushering in an era marked by aggression, boldness, and a willingness to take risks. The results were remarkable.
India became one of the world's strongest traveling teams, winning historic series in Australia, reaching the summit of the ICC Test rankings, and qualifying for the inaugural World Test Championship final.