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Steyn and Sangakkara's view about Kohli's aggression proves Healy purposely tried to create a rift in Indian team

Kumar Sangakkara​ and Dale Steyn hail Virat Kohli's aggression.

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Former Australian cricketer Ian Healy might think that Virat Kohli's aggression is not good and that it affects his teammates, but other legends of the game have a totally different point of view about the Indian skipper and his antics on the field.

After India's thrilling 75-run win over Australia in the second Test at Bengaluru, retired Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara​ and South African pacer Dale Steyn took to Twitter to hail captain Kohli.

"Great fight back by the Indian side @imVkohli seems to be able to inspire his team to give their all in any situation," tweeted Sangakkara.

While the fiery African pacer said, "Love Virat's aggression. Imagine if he was a fast bowler."

Healy felt Kohli's actions were putting unwanted pressure on his own players.

"I've said in the past, he (Kohli) is the best batsman I've ever seen. His feistiness and real aggression towards the opposition has been good (in the past), especially when he was not captain. It would lead his team with him. They're more timid than they look and they let on, the Indian cricketers.

"So Kohli's aggression was good for them. But I think it's not good for them anymore. He's really putting some pressure on (his players). You can read pressure all over Ravi Ashwin's face. I think there are massive cracks showing in (Kohli)," said Healy.

Both Sangakkara and Steyn have played enough cricket against Kohli and other exemplary captains and if they give this brand of leadership a thumbs up, then it's needless to say that Healy's sole motive to slam Kohli's aggression was to disrupt India's team bonding.

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