England's new number three Cox leaning on Kohli advice
Jordan Cox says advice from India superstar Virat Kohli will stick with him "forever" as he prepares for England's first Test with Pakistan.
England's new number three batter, Jordan Cox, is drawing inspiration from advice he received from India's star player, Virat Kohli. The 25-year-old Essex cricketer, who has been a teammate of Kohli in the Indian Premier League (IPL), recently met with the cricket icon in London before his Test debut against New Zealand at The Oval. Since then, Cox has been preparing for his role in the upcoming Pakistan Test series, where he will bat at number three in place of the injured Jacob Bethell.
During his conversation with BBC Sport, Cox shared Kohli's advice, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the moment and cherishing the support of family and friends. He also recalled how Kohli's words helped him cope with his own disappointment of missing out on a Test debut in New Zealand due to an injury. Cox now aims to embody the same positivity and aggression both on and off the field, as he prepares for Pakistan's visit to Headingley.
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