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"Earlier My Aggression Was a Problem, Now My Calmness": Virat Kohli Mocks Critics
Star India batter Virat Kohli opened up on balancing his calm and aggressive personas on and off the field, saying that people have had problems with both of his sides and his competitiveness has "not gone down" despite him becoming a calmer presence on-field in recent years. Virat was speaking on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. While Virat has become a much calmer personality on the field, he garnered controversy during the latest Border-Gavaskar Trophy for shoulder-charging a young Sam Konstas during his debut in the fourth Test at Melbourne and for his more taunting, in-your-face interactions with the crowd, which referenced to the 'Sandpaper Gate', the ball-tampering controversy which led to a one-year-ban on Australian stars Steve Smith and David Warner following a tour to South Africa in 2018.
Virat Kohli's Sharp Retort To Criticism Over 'Brand Promotion' On Social Media
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli recently shared insights into digital detox and redefining his relationship with social media, explaining why he no longer posts personal content. Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab's Indian Sports Summit, Kohli reevaluated his social media presence, confessing that the intense attention and traction he receives online can be overwhelming. Kohli shared his deliberate efforts to limit his time on social media platforms. The cricket legend's decision to reevaluate his social media presence comes after realizing the intense scrutiny he faces online.
India batsman Kohli not ready to retire
BENGALURU : Indian batsman Virat Kohli said he may not have another tour of Australia left in him after his team's humbling 3-1 test series defeat Down Under but the 36-year-old has ruled out retiring anytime soon as he still enjoys playing the game too much.
"Can't Talk About Favourite Chhole Bhature Place": Virat Kohli Blasts Broadcasters During RCB Event
Virat Kohli remains one of the most influential sportspersons in the world. In India, the chatter around the cricketer, as well as his personal life, grabs plenty of eyeballs. Even in cricketing shows, discussions around Kohli's cricketing and non-cricketing lifestyles keep fans intrigued. When Virat Kohli made his Ranji Trophy return earlier this year, even the kind of food he had with his teammates during lunch became an intense talking-point. In the past, some broadcasters have even discussed Kohli's love for chhole bhature and how he developed a resistance towards that temptation to become what he is today.
"Don't Want To Sit Alone And Sulk": 'Disappointed' Virat Kohli Slams BCCI's 'Family Diktat'
Star India batter Virat Kohli has batted for the presence of families on Team India's tours, saying that having them around brings a balance and normalcy, especially when players face tough times, reported ESPNCricinfo. Virat's comments come after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced directives restricting players' family time on tours following India's 3-1 drubbing to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy away from home. It ruled that players' immediate families, their partners and children, can only join them for 14 days after the first two weeks of a tour of over 45 days. On shorter tours, players can be accompanied by their families for up to a week.
On IPL's Impact On Indian Cricket, Dinesh Karthik's Big 'Influx Of Money' Verdict
Dinesh Karthik feels that the Indian Premier League (IPL) has instilled a winning mentality in the Indian players over the years. “The IPL has brought out a winning mentality in all our players. With the influx of money and the financial benefits that a lot of the teams receive, and in turn the stakeholders, much of it has been put back into infrastructure. So, when infrastructure grows, eventually the quality of sport develops as well,” he said in a conversation with Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket, RCB, and former England cricketer, Isa Guha, during the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit.
Virat Kohli's Cheeky Comment On T20I Retirement U-Turn: "If India..."
Star India batter Virat Kohli on a lighter note has said he could come out of his T20I retirement, but there is a catch. Kohli announced his retirement from the format after the T20 World Cup final, which India won after beating South Africa in Barbados. However, Kohli, in a lighter vein, said he might just come out of retirement for one game if India reach the final of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics men's cricket event. For the unversed, cricket will make its return to Olympics after a gap of 128 years at the 2028 Summer Games.