Virat Kohli’s Guidance Inspires Jordan Cox Before England Return: ‘Enjoy It & Have Fun’

Jordan Cox reveals Virat Kohli’s advice for his Test debut, highlighting their strong bond formed during IPL with RCB.

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Star England wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox has said that ace India batter Virat Kohli asked him to enjoy his Test debut against New Zealand and have ‘fun’, adding that the bond between the duo is strong to an extent where the 25-year-old would like to talk to Kohli if he is feeling down.

Cox has been Kohli’s teammate at Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. The duo met in London before the former made his Test debut in the second game of England’s series against New Zealand at The Oval in June.

Cox was part of a much-changed England team on that occasion, after the nightclub incident involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. Now, with Stokes retired, England will field another new-look team against Pakistan at Headingley from Wednesday, with Cox slotting in at No. 3 in place of the injured Jacob Bethell.

“I probably don’t want to share all of them, but I just wanted to ask him a few questions. He was saying: ‘Enjoy the moment. You only get one debut. Just enjoy it and have fun,” Cox said while speaking to BBC Sport.

“Family and friends, everything they have worked hard for, every time they have come to a game to support you, show them something why they have done all that sacrifice for you,” Cox added.

The 25-year-old joined RCB for the first time this year as they defended their IPL title. Although he didn’t feature in a game, he built a strong relationship with Kohli. He showed glimpses of his potential on Test debut, scoring 27 and 25 at No. 7 in a game England went on to lose.

“I will keep it forever, I think. He is someone that I have looked up to and I have managed to spend what felt like four months with him in India. He is someone that I will text if I am ever feeling down or need a bit of help,” Cox said.

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Jordan Cox will bat at number three for England in the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, replacing the injured Jacob Bethell. He previously scored 27 and 25 batting at number seven in his Test debut against New Zealand in June.

Virat Kohli’s advice to young cricketers like Jordan Cox is to enjoy their game and have fun. He also advises them to appreciate the sacrifices made by family and friends who support them.

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