Kohli: “My personality reflects the new India” – Alofoke Deportes

Virat Kohli: The Representative of a “New India” in Cricket

In the world of cricket, Virat Kohli has rejected the label of being the “most Australian non-Australian”. Instead, he prefers to define himself as an emblem of a “new India”, which faces all challenges with determination. The reception Kohli has received on his tour of Australia has been remarkable. Former Test players, media, and television channels have focused their attention on Kohli and the impact of his absence in the three Test matches he will not play.

Kohli is the most Australian non-Australian cricketer of all time.

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Kohli has expressed feeling comfortable being true to himself. “I have always been myself,” Kohli stated. “My personality and character reflect the new India. For me, that’s how I see it. It’s not about a comparison with the Australian mentality.” “For me, it’s how we’ve started to stand out as the Indian cricket team. My personality has always been like this from the beginning. This represents the new India, where we want to take on challenges and move forward with optimism and positivity, making sure we’re prepared for any challenge,” he added. Kohli acknowledged that Australia, as a country, welcomes those who are successful on their soil. “I have been touring this place for many years and it is a wonderful place to play cricket. When you perform well here, you earn the respect of the public. Obviously, there will be anticipation and conversation about the desire to see you play. The same goes for Jasprit Bumrah. The last time he was here, he performed very well. Obviously, there will be anticipation and excitement to see him bowl. The same goes for me, I have been coming here for many years.”

The Indian team’s main focus is the public’s desire to see India perform as a team, something that was key in their last tour. “All external things are not under our control. That’s good for the series’ publicity, but the focus remains simply how well we can perform as a team here.” The Indian team relies on other players, such as Ajinkya Rahane, to take the lead while Kohli is absent. Rahane, with a personality different from Kohli’s, ensures a similar intensity. “We have had great understanding and mutual respect over the years. We have had great partnerships batting together, based on trust and understanding of what the team needs. Jinks has done a tremendous job in the two practice matches. He seems very calm and knows the strengths of our team and how we need to do things,” Kohli said about his vice-captain. “The way we’ve played cricket has been a collective effort from the whole team. It’s a cultural effort and not just mine in designing strategies and presenting things to people. It’s the whole team that has bought into it. They already know the template we play with and how we want to do things. We are absolutely on the same page.” Kohli concluded: “I am sure he will also do a tremendous job in my absence, but the focus remains on the time I am here to provide captaincy, leadership and performances as a player, and then I am pretty sure Jinks will do a tremendous job. I feel this is his moment to really step up and perform strongly as an individual and also as a captain.”