Beard Liberation Front
16th January
Tribute paid to Virat Kohli’s Beard Power which led to Indian Test success
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has paid tribute to Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli’s expert use of Beard Power as he stepped down from the role after the conclusion of the Test series against South Africa.
The campaigners say that careful analysis, often missed by a largely clean shaven commentariat, shows that at every important stage of the Tests in which he was captain from 2015, Kohli was to be seen stroking and tweaking his beard while pondering tactics.
While the beard stroking may send a signal to the rest of the team, it is also a device to allow the Indian captain to take a little time to review and determine options on the field.
Of the 68 Tests in which he captained India Kohli won 40, lost 17 and drew 11
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, Virat Kohli deployed his beard on the field in a way unparalleled in recent cricket. He is an icon of Beard Power in Test cricket.
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