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

Virat Kohli: A Leader Who Embodies the “New India” in Cricket

The renowned cricketer, 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 new India, according to Kohli, is characterized by facing all challenges with determination. The reception Kohli has received in 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 he will not play.

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

Greg Chappell

Kohli, however, 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 mindset. It’s about how we have started to excel 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 are successful on its lands.

I’ve been touring this place 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 conversations 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’ve been coming here for many years.

Virat Kohli

For the team, the most important thing is that the general public sees India perform as a team, which was the highlight of their last tour. The focus remains on that. All external things are not under their control. That’s great for the publicity of the series, but the true and simple focus remains on how well they can perform as a team here. Knowing how the Indian team is, 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 when Kohli leaves. Ajinkya Rahane has a completely different personality from Kohli, but the India captain promised similar intensity once he leaves.

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 to be very calm and knows the strengths of our team and how we should do things. Actually, the way we have played our cricket has been a collective effort of the whole team. It is a cultural effort and not just mine, who plans things and puts them in front of people. It is the whole team that has joined in on it. 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 captaincy and leadership and performances as a player in the best possible way, and from then on I am pretty sure Jinks will do a tremendous job. I have already said before that I feel this is his moment to really step up and perform strongly as an individual and also as a captain.

Virat Kohli