Virat Kohli Unfiltered: Former Indian Cricket Team Captain Reveals "Driving Force" Despite People's "Opinions And Judgments"

12.08.2023 - 09:27 sports.ndtv.com

Virat Kohli has been one of the iconic sportspersons in the world. He is not only a great batter but also an inspiring personality.

What impresses about the player is his grit and determination. Be it any game in any format at any level, what Kohli always want is to win it.

Several factors have been the driving force for the player over the years and it is because of those that Kohli continues to rule the cricketing world.

In a recent interview, the India batter opened up about his personality. "...what has truly defined me as a person is my ability to stay resilient and keep pushing forward, no matter how difficult the circumstances," Kohli told The Indian Express. "People will always have opinions and judgments, but I have learned to trust my instincts and have confidence in my abilities.

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