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

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

The renowned cricketer, Virat Kohli, has rejected the label of being the “most Australian non-Australian”, opting to define himself as a representative of a “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 on his figure and the impact his absence will have on the test matches.

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. The way my personality and character are, I think it is 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 is a representation of the new India, where we want to take on challenges and move forward with optimism and positivity.

Virat Kohli

Kohli also acknowledged that Australia welcomes those who perform well on their soil.

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 conversation around wanting to see you play. The same goes for Jasprit Bumrah. The last time he was here, he played very well. There will be anticipation and excitement to see him bowl.

Virat Kohli

The Indian team’s main focus, according to Kohli, is the general public’s desire to see India perform as a team, something that was a highlight of the last tour. “All external things are not under our control. That’s great for the series’ publicity, but the focus remains on how well we can perform as a team here,” he stated. India’s captain, Ajinkya Rahane, who will take over after Kohli’s departure, has a different personality but promises similar intensity.

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, of strategy and of presenting things to people. It’s 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.

Virat Kohli

Kohli concluded by expressing his confidence that Rahane will do an exceptional job in his absence.