Virat Kohli Will Be More Motivated After India Did Well In Australia: Moeen Ali

England players are gearing up for a more motivated Virat Kohli when they face India in the four-Test series that begins on February 5. A day after Jos Buttler said that Kohli will be 'hungry to p

"I know people say they don't look at these things but it would be something I would look at. Then I would set another target after that."

Ali had taken a break from Test cricket after the Ashes in 2019.

"At the time I felt I needed it. I wanted to see if I missed it and if I yearned to play it again. At the time I was playing so much cricket - and I'd been dropped - I thought it was a chance to take a step back," he said.

"And I enjoyed it, played a few leagues around the world - but ultimately it was Test cricket that I missed and I felt like I could still do quite well in it," he added.

The Birmingham-born player, who has played domestic competition in multiple countries and is an integral part of England's white-ball teams said Test cricket is important to stay on top of your game.

"The one thing I did learn is that when you're playing Test cricket, you're on top of your game in terms of your batting and bowling, your technique. I don't think it's great when you're just playing white-ball, red-ball is very important for staying on top of your game."