Kohli: “My personality reflects the new India” in cricket

Virat Kohli: The “New India” and Its Impact on Australian Cricket

The renowned cricket player, Virat Kohli, has rejected the label of being the “most Australian non-Australian”, preferring to define himself as a representative of the “new India”. This team is characterized by its ability to face challenges with determination. The reception Kohli has received during this tour in Australia has been unprecedented. Former Test players, newspapers, and television channels have focused their attention on Kohli and the impact his absence will have on the upcoming matches.

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

Greg Chappell, former India coach

Kohli, for his part, feels comfortable being true to himself.

“I have always been myself. My personality and character are a representation of the new India. For me, that’s how I see it. It’s not a comparison to the Australian mentality. It’s how we have begun to stand out as the Indian cricket team. My personality has always been like this from day one. This represents the new India, where we want to take on challenges and move forward with optimism and positivity.”

Virat Kohli

Kohli acknowledged that Australia, as a country, welcomes those who perform well on its soil. “I have been touring here for many years, and it’s a wonderful place to play cricket. When you play well here, you earn the respect of the public. Obviously, there will be anticipation and conversation about wanting to see you play. The same goes for Jasprit Bumrah. The last time he played very well here. Obviously, there will be anticipation and excitement to see him bowl. The same goes for me, I have come here for many years.”

Virat Kohli has several issues to address before the Test series.For the team, the most important thing is that the general public wants to see India perform as a team, which was the highlight of the last tour. The focus remains on that. All external aspects are not under their control. That’s great for the series’ publicity, but the focus is really on how well they can perform as a team. Knowing what the Indian team is like, the others will be happy to go unnoticed and let Kohli take all the attention. That’s true for the man who will take over the team’s leadership when Kohli leaves. Ajinkya Rahane has a completely different personality from Kohli, but the Indian captain promised similar intensity once he’s gone.

“We have had a lot of understanding and mutual respect over the years. We have had great partnerships batting together, which are based on trust and understanding of what is needed for the team. 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 should do things. The way we have played our cricket has been a collective effort of the entire team. It is a cultural effort and does not just depend on me setting strategies and presenting things to people. It is the whole team that has been involved. They already know the squad we play with and how we want to do things. We are absolutely on the same page. 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 the captaincy, leadership and performance as a player in the best possible way, and from then on I am quite sure that Jinks will do a tremendous job. I have already said before that I feel this is his moment to really step up and perform to the maximum as an individual and also as a captain”.

Virat Kohli