Kohli smashed 52 off 41 balls, including seven fours and a six, to welcome his return to form after a four-match drought.
“I had decided to stay positive but then we lost something (Rohit Sharma, Surya Kumar Yadav) wicket. I still wanted to keep going but unfortunately I got out,” Kohli told Star Sports.
️🗣️ It is important to support yourself and believe in your abilities @imVkohli talks about your mindset after half century.… https://t.co/rjippVyBQm
—BCCI (@BCCI) 1645198146000
“I was happy with my intention that I wanted to play my shots. Sometimes when you play responsibly over time, you ask (yourself) if you want to play the big shots early.
“You don’t want to be careless, but at the same time you want to play your shots. That’s the balance you strive for,” said the former India captain.
Kohli’s praise Rishabh PantHis quick half-century and his stand of 76 runs in just 5.5 overs Venkatesh Iyer,
“Today, I was happy with that balance. The wicket was holding in the middle so if we are clever with the ball, we have had enough. Special mention to Rishabh And finally Venky’s performance. He got us those 10 extra runs,” Kohli said.
,