VVS Laxman calls Virat Kohli a 'great role model', praises his professionalism

VVS Laxman hailed Virat Kohli as a 'great role model' and praised his professionalism in a Times of India article published on 2026-08-09.

Laxman described Kohli as a model of professionalism and integrity, saying he has set high standards and consistently met them and noting an international total of more than 28,000 runs, including multiple centuries.

The article added that Kohli's performances across formats cement his status as one of the game's greatest batsmen.