How Virat Kohli overcame challenging times: Star batter opens up
Indian cricket team batter Virat Kohli, known for his on-field bravado, has shared his perspective on dealing with challenging times in life. In a recent podcast video that has been doing the rounds on social media, he can be seen discussing how broke the string of his downward spiral. This candid conversation offers a glimpse into the mindset of an elite athlete facing challenges. Kohli is a proud owner of nearly 27,000 international runs.
Kohli's philosophy on managing tough phases
Kohli emphasized the importance of resilience during challenging times. He stated, "How you respond during times when you're not feeling your best, how you manage that phase and accept things as they are, is quite delicate." He further added that there might be moments when one doesn't feel like working or pushing oneself in the gym.
Commitment to hard work during worst times
Kohli stressed on the need to honor every phase and remain committed to hard work even during one's worst times. "This commitment is not dependent on success; to me, that is the essence of the game. It's essentially a test from God," he said. He believes that if an individual fails to rise up during these challenging periods, they are not being grateful or loyal to the opportunities given.
Career slump and subsequent recovery
Run Machine Kohli, who is already a legend at 35, was out of runs between 2019 and 2021. The period also saw the Indian batter leave Test and T20I captaincy, while Rohit Sharma took over as India's ODI captain. In April, Kohli played his 100th competitive game without scoring a century. The Indian star then shut his critics with a thunderous 61-ball 122* against Afghanistan in the 2022 T20 Asia Cup. He was unstoppable thereafter, smashing a flurry of records.
Kohli has been unstoppable of late
Kohli was part of India's squad that won the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. He smashed a match-winning 76(59) against South Africa in the final. Kohli also smashed a record-breaking 765 runs at 95.62 in the 2023 ODI World Cup. He is closing in on 27,000 international and 14,000 ODI runs.
