'One of greats': McCullum lauds Kohli ahead of England-India ODIs

'One of greats': McCullum lauds Kohli ahead of England-India ODIs 

Brendon McCullum, the head coach of England's white-ball cricket team, has praised Indian batting legend Virat Kohli ahead of the upcoming ODI series between the two teams.

He described Kohli as one of cricket's all-time greats and expressed his hopes for a successful campaign from the former India captain.

Despite planning England's strategy against India in the three-match ODI series, McCullum wants to see Kohli perform well.

"He is fiercely competitive and leaves absolutely nothing out on the field. He plays with his whole heart and is an extraordinary cricketer," McCullum said.

McCullum recalls IPL memories with Kohli

McCullum recalled his time with Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2018 IPL season.

The former New Zealand captain said he enjoyed spending time with the Indian batting star during their stint together.

"When his playing days eventually come to an end, his legacy will endure long after he retires. For now, though, I'd still like to see him score plenty of runs in this series. He is a true competitor and an absolute champion," McCullum said.