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

Virat Kohli: A Leader Who Embodies the New India

The renowned cricketer, Virat Kohli, has rejected the label of being the “most Australian non-Australian”. Instead, he identifies as a representative of a “new India” that faces challenges with determination. 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 he will not play.

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

Greg Chappell

Kohli, however, feels comfortable being himself. “I have always been myself,” Kohli affirmed. “The way my personality and character are, I think it’s a representation of the new India. For me, that’s how I see it. It’s not a comparison to the Australian mentality or anything like that.” “For me, it’s about how we’ve started to stand out as the Indian cricket team. And 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, making sure we are prepared for any challenge that comes our way.” 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 conversation around wanting to see you play. The same goes for Jasprit Bumrah. The last time he performed very well here. Obviously, there will be anticipation and excitement to see him bowl. The same goes for me, I have been coming here for many years.”

For us, the most important thing is that the general public wants to see India perform as a team, which was the highlight of our last tour. Our focus remains on that. All external things are not under our control. That’s great for the publicity of the series, but the real and simple focus remains on how well we can perform as a team here. Knowing the Indian team, 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,” Kohli said of his vice-captain. “We have had great batting partnerships 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’ve played cricket has been a collective effort of the whole team. It’s a cultural effort and not just mine, where I strategize and present 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 is on the time I’m here to provide captaincy and leadership and performances as a player in the best way possible, and from then on I’m pretty sure Jinks will do a tremendous job. I’ve already said before that I think this is his moment to really step up and perform strongly as an individual and also as a captain.”