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

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

In a tone reminiscent of the Australian attitude, Virat Kohli has rejected the label of being the “most non-Australian Australian”. Instead, he prefers to identify as a representative of a “new India” that “stands up” to all challenges. The reception Kohli has received on this tour of Australia has been unprecedented. The absence of Kohli in the three test matches has generated a great stir, with many analyzing the impact of his departure.

“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. And that’s how I see it. It’s not so much in my mind a comparison to being similar to the Australian mentality or something like that.” For Kohli, this represents the way the Indian cricket team has begun to stand out. “My personality has always been like this from day one. For me, 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 ready for any challenge that comes our way.” Kohli acknowledged that Australia, as a country, embraces 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 one plays well here, one earns the respect of the public.” The team’s main focus is the general public’s desire to see India perform as a team, which was the highlight of the last tour. “All external things are not under our control. That’s great for the series’ publicity, but the focus really and simply remains on how well we can perform as a team here.”

The Indian team will allow Kohli to hog all the attention. Ajinkya Rahane, who will take over the team when Kohli leaves, has a completely different personality from Kohli, but the India captain promised similar intensity. “We’ve had a lot of understanding and mutual respect over the years,” Kohli said of his deputy. “We’ve had great partnerships batting together, which are built on trust and understanding of what’s 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 need to do things.” “The way we’ve played our cricket has been a collective effort from the entire team. It’s a cultural effort and not just mine in designing strategies and presenting things to people. It’s the whole team that has been involved. You know the squad we play with and how we want to do things. We are absolutely on the same page.” “I’m sure he will also do a tremendous job in my absence, but the focus remains on the time I’m here to provide captaincy, 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 feel this is his moment to really step up and perform strongly as an individual and also as a captain.”