Dubai: When Virat Kohli met the press after Sunday’s match against PakistanHe instructed the media manager not to ignore anyone. This was his first interaction with the media since relinquishing the Test captaincy in January.
These days, Kohli An unusual calmness seems to be circulating. The chest-beating personality seems to have taken a back seat. In the past, especially in press conferences, Kohli had an air of fury around him, a kind of in-your-face intensity. On Sunday he also appeared relaxed, laid-back.
MS. his comments about Dhoni Being the only person to message him after leaving the Test captaincy has now gone viral. But the gist of that statement was that Kohli believes he can now see through people. Regarding Dhoni’s gesture, he said, “When you have respect for someone and it is genuine, it seems because there is a sense of security on both sides.” “Somehow, I live my life honestly, and I can see through these things. I wouldn’t say these things don’t bother me, but you see the truth.” He spoke without aggression.
The last eight months have not been easy for Kohli. From taking all the shots to questioning his place in the T20 team, it has been an unnecessary time.
as head coach Rahul Dravid Said, the world is crazy about Kohli’s stats and lack of them. On Sunday, he finally looked in fine form in a crunch game and contributed a crucial half-century. From Kohli’s own confession, he has spent the last few months getting to know himself.
Fresh after a month’s break, Kohli now smiles throughout his practice sessions. He is comfortable when it is crowded for pictures, there is no rush to go. The constant frown has disappeared.
Kohli said, “As long as I’m in a good position and full of confidence, I know I can bat in many ways. It’s just about getting back in the groove and being confident about how you’re playing.” Is.”
Based on Sunday’s knock, it looks like they’ve rediscovered their groove. Whips at mid-wicket, punches on the backfoot, lightning between the wickets was everything. The jarring battle cry may be missing but fist pumps are made for them. Kohli may be in the process of giving up his inherent intensity and remaining calm like a politician.
Kohli’s record in T20Is is astonishing but now he understands what was lacking in his game. “The run-rate in the middle overs has also improved, which I personally noticed as a batsman. I know this is one area we need to keep improving on. Today, I am going at high speed. Was making a conscious effort to strike from. I will continue to bat like today. Carry on the game, just bat freely.”
The much-discussed break he took before Asia Cup Looks like a wonderful job. Kohli has already admitted that he was “pretending his intensity”. Time off was more about introspection. “I’ve taken some time off to put things in perspective and it’s relieved me that it’s not all and end of life. I know what I can do for the team when I’m happy in my place A bad place to live in is neither good for me nor for the team.
“When I came here, I found the atmosphere very welcoming. The camaraderie with the boys is amazing. The atmosphere in the team is wonderful. I love playing again and feel good when I am batting. I’ve been.”
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However, outside noise gets to him. He has expressed his grief with Dhoni’s comment. But this period of constant scrutiny has also helped him rediscover himself. Kohli said, “People have their own opinion and that doesn’t change my happiness as a person. I can’t put so much pressure on myself that I can’t express myself. That’s why I didn’t start playing cricket.” ”
Kohli can never be accused of shying away from challenges. In fact, they have discovered them. In DubaiHe has learned to embrace them.