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"He has worked on his defence," Ravi Shastri, India's coach when Gill made his Test debut, told Sky Sports.

For seven years when Kohli and Shastri collaborated, India were in the top three in ICC rankings in all formats almost continuously which is unprecedented.

His quick reflexes and deft glovework earned him the nickname "pickpocket" from former Indian coach Ravi Shastri.

Former Indian captains Sunil Gavaskar and Shastri have frequently hailed him as India's finest cricketer ever.

This may limit opportunities for young players, both Indian and overseas, but Ravi Shastri dismisses this argument.