Virat Kohli on 15 Years
Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), expressed his congratulations for 15 years of unflinching commitment to international cricket by Virat Kohli. His passion and perseverance have inspired millions.Virat Kohli on 15 Years
Kohli recalls being present at Wankhede Stadium when India won the 2011 World Cup and saw senior cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh become overcome with emotion as India won. He recalls how these legends of cricket couldn’t keep their tears at bay at that momentous moment in history.
Virat Kohli on 15 Years 1. He is the best batsman in the world
Kohli has made it his goal to become one of the greatest batsmen ever seen. His relentless pursuit of perfection has seen his technique improve at an astonishing rate; going from an immature youngster with cover drives to one of the most consistent accumulators across formats and chasers in ODIs. Kohli has won India many matches thanks to his ability to play an anchoring role and anchor many chases successfully.Virat Kohli on 15 Years
Kohli is also an outstanding test captain, leading India to victories both domestically and overseas. His track record stands comparison with great test captains from various eras.Virat Kohli on 15 Years
Kohli and his team arrived at Mumbai for a BCCI felicitation, where a packed Wankhede Stadium welcomed them with open arms. Standing at the podium, Kohli basked in the applause from his seniors including Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh (both could barely contain their emotions during his senior batting showcase), Sachin Tendulkar in particular was moved to tears as his eyes filled up with emotion; Yuvraj Singh shed tears of happiness as well. It will remain an unforgettable memory in everyone’s minds but what stood out most was Kohli’s unwavering belief in his teammates despite all odds.
Virat Kohli on 15 Years 2. He is the best bowler in the world
Virat Kohli has used unyielding ambition to become one of the greatest batsmen ever seen on cricket grounds, becoming world No 1. His discipline and work ethic has won praise from teammates, opponents, and veterans of cricket alike; one veteran such as Brian Lara even noted how Kohli changed the way they prepared for matches: he “changed how we prepare for matches”.Virat Kohli on 15 Years
Kohli has become one of the finest bowlers in world cricket due to his relentless approach. At 29-years-old, his ability to keep wicket in hand and control play make him an unstoppable force in any competition – leading India to victory in four ODI series victories and surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 51 Test centuries.Virat Kohli on 15 Years
Kohli gave special recognition to Rohit Sharma following India’s emotional performance at last Saturday’s T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown Barbados. Kohli had never seen Rohit display such raw emotion before hugging him after winning the trophy – at which point Kohli called Rohit “national treasure” and best wished him good fortune in his future endeavours.
Virat Kohli on 15 Years 3. He is the best captain in the world
Virat Kohli stands out for his uncompromising work ethic and continuous desire to grow as an individual, never satisfied with status quo or what has always been.Virat Kohli on 15 Years
He is undisputedly the best captain in the world due to his dedication and ability to inspire his team-mates in all three formats of cricket. Under his leadership, India have reached the top of Test and ODI rankings globally and his record compares favourably with that of other legendary captains from different eras.
Since replacing MS Dhoni as Test captain in 2014, Kohli has led India on an incredible journey. Under his watch they became the highest ranked side in the world and won more series than any other nation.
Kohli brought his unrelenting desire to be the best to limited-overs cricket with ease, creating a formidable Indian batting line-up in Australia and leading his country to their first home ODI series win in Australia ever. Furthermore, he became the fastest to reach 10,000 ODI runs taking 54 innings less than Sachin Tendulkar.
Virat Kohli on 15 Years 4. He is the best ODI player in the world
Virat Kohli has proven himself as one of the greatest batsmen to ever grace ODI cricket. He mastered the art of building innings in one-day internationals (ODIs) with ease and is adept at adapting to different circumstances easily. Kohli led India’s successful run-chases against Australia and Afghanistan at this World Cup; also helping young players such as Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane develop.
Attaining and dominating against any bowler and fielding position. His timing is impeccable and he possesses the ability to score runs at will in any situation; his precise placement akin to billiards expert as he finds gaps even in thick defences.
Kohli possesses an insatiable desire to win and will do whatever is necessary to see his team through. This success has earned him comparisons to greats like Sachin Tendulkar; due to his mental strength he is able to rise above controversies and remain focused on his goals.
Virat Kohli on 15 Years 5. He is the best T20 player in the world
Kohli has proven his excellence as a T20 batsman by winning two ICC World Cups and garnering Player of the Tournament awards at both competitions. A master at chasing down targets, Kohli also boasts several ODI centuries under his belt as a master leader who takes an aggressive yet methodical approach to bat.
Kohli is also an exceptional motivator for his team and has altered the culture of Indian cricket with his emphasis on fitness. One of the world’s premier batsmen and an inspirational figure for young players alike.
Kohli is revered by Indian fans and was met with a grand welcome upon returning from Barbados following Rohit Sharma-led team’s T20 World Cup triumph last week. Kohli addressed a crowd at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium following victory parade and encouraged fans to continue supporting India moving forward. While speaking, Kohli lauded bowler Jasprit Bumrah and captain Rohit Sharma’s efforts during final, and stressed importance of developing young players and having them lead national side.
