In a chat with Pietersen, Kohli talks about Dhoni, ABD
What's the story
Indian skipper Virat Kohli termed MS Dhoni and AB de Villiers as his best batting partners.
In an informal chat with former England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Instagram live, Kohli made quite a few revelations.
The duo opened up on the countrywide lockdown, owing to coronavirus pandemic.
Kohli also described how he faced dejection during the 2014 England tour.
Here is more.
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Like to bat with people who run well, feels Kohli
"Two people I have enjoyed most batting with. Well I like to bat with people who run well and understand my calling. MS Dhoni for India and with AB de Villiers otherwise. With AB the partnership just flows. We don't even talk cricket," Kohli said.
Maiden wicket
Pietersen was Kohli's first T20I wicket
The duo recalled the moment when Kohli took Pietersen's wicket in a T20I.
He got stumped on a wide delivery, making Kohli the first bowler to take a wicket on the zeroth delivery of his T20I career.
"I am the only bowler to pick up a wicket without bowling a legitimate delivery. You were so embarrassed and didn't even look at me," Kohli said.
RCB
RCB deserve to win the title
Kohli believes Royal Challengers Bangalore should have won a title with all the marquee players around.
Notably, the Bengaluru-based franchise haven't qualified for the playoffs in last three IPL editions.
"We have reached three finals, not won, but then, those things are irrelevant until you win the title. Even with the best team, we have not won. There is a team goal," he added.
England tour
Kohli had a disastrous England tour in 2014
According to the Indian captain, the dreadful England tour of 2014 was nothing less than a nightmare for him.
With scores of 1, 8, 25, 0, 39, 28, 0, 7, 6 and 20 in five Tests, the 31-year-old averaged mere 13.40.
"There is a time when you know you will fail. I used to wake up and know I would fail," stated Kohli.
Coronavirus
'We have to be cautious', says Kohli
Kohli asserted that it is heartbreaking to see the country's plight due to COVID-19.
"We have never been in one place for so long. It's bizarre. It's not a good thing to single out something like this as an opportunity to spend time together," Kohli reiterated.
He added, "But it is what it is. We are being cautious and staying positive."