One of Virat Kohli’s earlier achievements on the international arena was to lead the Indian team to the Under-19 World Cup back in 2008.
It was no surprise though that before departing for the tour of South Africa, current U-19 coach Rahul Dravid requested Virat to drop in for a quick session with the young team heading to New Zealand for the U-19 World Cup next month.
Speaking at his pre-departure press conference, Virat was all praise for young captain Prithvi Shaw, who’s exploits in first-class cricket have stunned all this season after he scored five hundreds in his debut Ranji season.
"I am also excited about Prithvi (Shaw). I have heard a lot about him and Ravi Bhai (Shashtri) has also told me many things about him. He has had a lot of good performances in first-class cricket, which is rarely seen. He has been made the captain ahead of the boys, who have played U-19, there is special ability in him, that we have seen," Kohli told reporters in Mumbai.
Both India senior and U-19s will be travelling to their respective destinations in the same flight via Dubai.
"Yes I will be meeting them (U-19 boys) after my press conference. Rahul bhai spoke to me and said that I should talk to them before leaving."
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