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Varun Aaron has joked about Indian skippers aging fast, citing ace India batter Virat Kohli’s beard dye.<\/h2>\n
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Virat Kohli was known for his on-field aggression. (AFP Photo)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Former cricketer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Varun Aaron has said that all Indian captains come in with a bunch of black hair and by the time they leave, it\u2019s all salt and pepper, adding that some of them dye their beard too, taking a funny jibe at ace batter Virat Kohli over a recent comment.<\/p>\n

India Test skipper <\/span>Shubman<\/span> Gill has adapted to the void left by Kohli. <\/span>The latter\u2019s retirement meant that the No. 4 slot was left vacant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gill, who was earlier tried as opener and at No. 3, has more than done justice to the position, scoring three hundreds and a double century to lead India by example.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fact that Gill\u2019s growth comes on the heels of Kohli walking away from Tests draws an interesting parallel. <\/span><\/p>\n

Aaron discussed the same, expressing that leadership takes a heavy toll and how it ages people several times than usual. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s what happens to all Indian captains. They come in with a full bunch of black hair and leave with a lot of salt and pepper. And then, some even dye their beard. <\/span>Shubman<\/span> Gill has kind of come full circle; he is the Test team captain, has batted so well, more than 700 runs,” Aaron said while speaking on\u00a0Sony Sports.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNo words or phrases would fall short to describe his batting. This Test is going to define his legacy going forward as a captain,” Aaron added.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kohli, who attended an event hosted by Yuvraj Singh in June, was asked about his decision to retire from Tests. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI just coloured my beard two days ago. You know it\u2019s time when you are colouring your beard every four days,” Kohli quipped.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Sai Sudharsan and Gill steadied the innings on an overcast day by scoring an unbeaten 25 and 15 and stitching an unbroken 34-run partnership for the third wicket before heavy rain, which came a few minutes before lunch, sent the players scurrying back to the dressing room.<\/p>\n

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