"He's a real inspiration to so many players within this team without a doubt, to so many boys and girls in India," Dravid said. "His numbers and stats speak for itself, his performances - it's all there in the book. But I think for me what's great to see first hand is the effort and work he puts behind the scenes when no one's watching. That's reflecting in the fact that he's going to be playing 500 games."
Dravid went on to say that Kohli's longevity is due to his hard work, discipline, and adaptability. "Longevity comes with a lot of hard work, discipline, adaptability and he's shown all of that," Dravid said. "Long may it continue."
Dravid also spoke about how he has enjoyed getting to know Kohli better in the past 18 months. "It's nice to see Virat's journey," Dravid said. "When I was playing, he was a youngster coming through. And then I was not involved in the team as such, I watched it from the outside with a lot of admiration for what he's done and what he's continued to achieve. And now to get to know him a bit over the last 18 months [since taking over as coach], interact with him, get to know him personally as well, it's been good fun. I've really enjoyed it, I've learnt a lot from him. So in a lot of ways, I've really enjoyed it and hope he has as well."
Kohli's 500th international match is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He is an inspiration to players around the world, and his longevity is a testament to his commitment to the game. I am sure that he will continue to be a force to be reckoned with for many years to come.
Virat Kohli is one of the greatest batsmen of all time, and his 500th international match is a truly remarkable achievement. He is an inspiration to players around the world, and his longevity is a testament to his commitment to the game. I am sure that he will continue to be a force to be reckoned with for many years to come.
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