"...A Lot Of Stuff Off The Field": Virat Kohli Pours His Heart Out As India Chase WTC Tittle

11.06.2023 - 07:45 sports.ndtv.com

One of the greatest cricketers of all time, Virat Kohli truly seems to have entered a 'purple patch' in his career after a slump that lasted for more than two years.

As the Indian cricket team looks to clinch the ICC World Test Championship final, Kohli poured his heart out, highlighting how tricky things were for him over the last couple of years.

The off-field controversies surely had a role to play in the iconic batter's on-field struggles. But now, Virat is happy to be back to his best. "I am very happy.

I am in a very happy phase. A lot happened over the last couple of years. Lots of stuff off the field, more than on the field.

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