As majestic as King Kohli: 10 similes that Virat personifies

As bold as brass

Kohli has given the Indian team a fresh bold look

Virat Kohli has now led the Indian team in 38 Tests, and not once has he taken the field in two consecutive matches with the same playing XI. He loves making bold moves, always preferring to go for horses for courses approach.

Having said that, the constant chopping and changing in the side has not led to an atmosphere of insecurity within the team because of the belief the skipper shows in his players. The dressing room environment is like that of a closely knit family which shows in the performances of the team.

The teammates enjoy each other's success even though there exists a healthy competition for a position in the team. The fact that Kohli leaves his bowlers to do their job with himself manning the boundary in itself shows how much he trusts them.

Talking of bold moves, the one major shift that the Delhi lad has inflicted in the Indian team is the preference of wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav over the duo of Ashwin and Jadeja. This decision stems from the winning attitude that Virat brings to the table, rather than a conventional defensive containing approach to the limited overs game.

It is therefore not wrong on the part of Virat's IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore to have their motto as "Play Bold", a term that perfectly resonates with their captain's approach.