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

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

In a statement that resonates with the characteristic intensity of Australian cricket, Virat Kohli has refused to be labeled as the “most Australian non-Australian”. Instead, the player prefers to identify as a representative of a “New India”, which “faces” all challenges. The reception Kohli has received on this tour of Australia has been unprecedented. Former test players, newspapers, and television stations have focused their attention on Kohli and the impact his absence will have on the three test matches.

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

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Kohli, however, feels comfortable being himself. “First of all, I would like to say that I have always been myself,” Kohli stated. “The way my personality and character are, I think it’s a representation of the New India. And for me, that’s how I see it. It’s not so much in my mind a comparison to being similar to the Australian mentality or anything like that.” “For me, it’s how we’ve started to stand out as the Indian cricket team. And my personality has always been like this from day one. This for me is a representation of the New India, where we want to take on challenges and move forward with optimism and positivity, and make sure we are prepared for any challenge that comes our way,” he added. Kohli acknowledged that Australia, as a country, welcomes those who perform well on its soil. “I have been touring this place for many years, and it is a wonderful place to play cricket,” Kohli said. “When you perform well here, you earn the respect of the public. Obviously, there will be anticipation and conversations about the desire to see you play. Similarly with Jasprit Bumrah as well. The last time he was here, he performed very well. Obviously, there will be anticipation and excitement around him to see him bowl. Similar to me, I have been coming here for many years.”

For the team, the main focus is that the general public wants to see India perform as a team, which was the highlight of their last tour. “Our focus remains that. All external things are not under our control. That’s great for the series’ publicity, but the real and simple focus remains on how well we can perform as a team here,” he declared. Knowing the Indian team, the other players will be happy to go unnoticed and let Kohli take all the attention. This also applies to the man who will take over the team when Kohli leaves.

Ajinkya Rahane has a completely different personality to Kohli, but the India captain promised similar intensity once he leaves. “We have had a lot of understanding and mutual respect over the years,” Kohli said of his vice-captain. “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 to be very composed and knows the strengths of our team and how we should do things.”

“Actually, the way we’ve played our cricket has been a collective effort of the entire team. It’s a cultural effort and not just mine, as I’m designing strategies and presenting things to people. It’s the whole team that has joined in. They already know the template we play with and how we want to do things. We are absolutely on the same page.” “I’m sure he’ll also do a tremendous job in my absence, but the focus remains until the moment I’m here to provide captaincy, leadership, and performances as a player as best I can, and then, from there, I’m pretty sure Jinks will do a tremendous job. I’ve already said before that I feel this is his moment to really step up and perform strongly as an individual and then as a captain as well,” he concluded.