Rahul Dravid, the former head coach of the Indian cricket team, recently shared his views on Virat Kohli’s height during a podcast appearance. Dravid, known for his insightful analysis of the game, discussed the batting styles of several legendary cricketers, including Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar. Dravid observed that shorter players have an inherent advantage in batting. He mentioned Kohli’s height in the context of this discussion.
Dravid emphasized the evolving nature of cricket, particularly the importance of hitting sixes in the modern game. He also pointed out the advantages that taller players possess in this regard, giving examples from the T20 format. Dravid’s tenure as head coach saw India’s victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where Kohli played a key role, including a match-winning performance in the final against South Africa.