Virat Kohli jokingly discusses his cricketing skills, stating that his name is now solely focused on promoting the game.
Kohli spoke on his long-lasting relationship with Chinnaswamy supporters during the presentation following the game, highlighting the value of making everlasting experiences in sports.
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Thanks to a masterclass by none other than the maestro himself, Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by four wickets in the sixth match of the current Indian Premier League 2024 at the legendary M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The opener for RCB scored an incredible 77 off 49 to help the team win for the first time this year.
Virat Kohli jokingly discusses his cricketing skills
Kohli chatted with Harsha Bhogle after winning the Player of the Match award and the Orange Cap at the post-match presentation ceremony. He thought back on the match and how his innings had gone, but he was also sad that he had not been able to complete the game after getting caught in the deep by Harpreet Brar by Harshal Patel’s ball.
The 35-year-old also mentioned how he is conscious of his fame and how his name has been linked to the sport in order to promote Twenty20 cricket throughout the globe. With a playful demeanor, the New Delhi native informed Bhogle that he believes he still possesses the abilities to rank among the world’s top hitters.
“I understand that, when it comes to T20 cricket, my name is now associated with simply promoting the game in various regions of the world. However, I think I still have it, Virat chuckled.
Despite being disappointed not to see the game through, Kohli was happy with his performance following a two-month hiatus.
“Unhappy that I was unable to complete the game.” was on the ball that he grabbed out of the slot, but he slashed it to deep point. Playing after two months and getting into the competition is not a terrible start. The PBKS bowlers won’t let me hit gaps because they know how good I play the cover drive. When players like Arshdeep Singh and KG (Kagiso Rabada) hit long balls, you need to generate some ball movement. You eliminate the bounce and meet the ball earlier as you get closer to it. Sometimes you have to think of a strategy,” he continued.
According to Kohli, “The support, love, and gratitude I’ve received has been amazing.”
The famous cricket player also discussed his thoughts on his ongoing relationship with Chinnaswamy supporters, highlighting the value of making enduring memories in sports.
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“The love story with fans at Chinnaswamy has been ongoing for years.” When you play sports, people discuss a lot of other topics, such as accomplishment, statistics, and numbers. But it’s the memories you make that matter when you look back. These days, Rahul (Dravid, the head coach of India) bhai says the same thing in the changing room. Play to the best of your ability since these moments will pass. The Bengaluru opener said, “The love, gratitude, and support I’ve gotten has been wonderful.