Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, VVS Laxman, R Ashwin

Mumbai: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella opened up about his love for cricket, saying that Team India captain Virat Kohli is someone who he admires. Nadella also said, even if he does not find time with his hectic schedule to follow cricket, he is somehow up to date with the happenings.

“ Unfortunately I don’t have time, but I follow it through cricinfo quite a bit, I love Test cricket. I think Virat Kohli is someone who is very special. It’s awesome to see the Indian pace attack. I think R Ashwin is someone who can bowl six different balls in an over, with his variety of balls,” he said to Times of India.

“ Their (Team India’s) fielding, the athleticism, the professionalism, is something else. It is fantastic to see the Indians play like Australians,” he added.

He also said that he liked watching Rohit Sharma bat, which reminded him of former batsman and fellow Hyderabadi VVS Laxman.

“I love watching Rohit Sharma play, you know that follow through of his, his cover drives. He reminds me of VVS Laxman. When he (Rohit) is on song, I think he is just glorious to watch,” he further commented.