New Delhi: Indian captain Virat Kohli always keeps an eye on promising players and he is always keen on giving them opportunity in one format or another. The recently concluded India - England ODI series was a nail-biter throughout, and Kohli said there was one particular player from the visitors' side, who impressed him the most. He is none other than all-rounder Ben Stokes. (India vs England - Full Coverage)


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Kohli, speaking to reporters in the post-match press conference in Kolkata, spoke highly of Stokes and subsequently, reports emerged of the duo's possible reunion at IPL outfit Royal Challengers Bangalore.


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"He's (Stokes) a guy with great character, he's always fighting to win games for England. We have seen that from him in Test cricket and today he was really motivated to win the game for them.


"You could tell from his body language. The way he bowled, the way he batted and the way he was running in the end as well, while he was batting. I mean every side is pleased to have cricketers like that. And nowadays everyone does play with that mindset," Kohli told reporters after the match.


The 25-year-old Stokes had also confirmed of his intentions to play in the IPL this year, for the first time. "I have put myself up for the auction. It is a good opportunity to go away and experience a different competition," Stokes said recently.


"This year's IPL is a chance not just for myself but to a few other English guys to go and experience what it is like and get a different side of T20 cricket rather than just playing in England. I am looking forward to seeing, if I get a chance.


"You end up playing against the best players in the world, although it is T20 cricket. Look at the guys who have played in franchise cricket in Australia and India as well," he added.


Will RCB listen to Kohli and pounce on this prized all-rounder in the auction? Only time will tell.