In a recent podcast appearance, former Indian coach Rahul Dravid made a comment about Virat Kohli’s physical stature. Dravid, known for his in-depth knowledge of the game, brought up Kohli’s height while discussing batting techniques and advantages with Ashish Kaushik. Dravid referenced legendary batsmen like Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar, who, according to him, had a particular advantage in their batting because of their height.
Dravid also highlighted how the game has evolved, with the emphasis now on hitting sixes. He also noted how height can affect the ability to hit sixes. He cited the success of taller players, particularly in the T20 format. Dravid’s coaching tenure saw the Indian team triumph in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. In that tournament, Kohli played a significant role, including a match-winning innings of 76 runs in the final against South Africa.