IPL 2023: Master-chaser Virat Kohli reveals success mantra following match-winning hundred against SRH
May 18, 2023
Having scored 538 runs in 13 matches, Kohli is among the top-five run-getters in IPL 2023; and speaking about the notion around his stroke play, which doesn't reflect his impact and contribution in the true sense, Virat said,
"The way I'm looked at as an IPL player is like 'yeah, he's fine, has a few impact knocks'. It's my sixth IPL hundred. Sometimes I don't give myself enough credit because I put myself under so much stress already. I don't care what anyone says on the outside. That's their opinion," Kohli said following RCB's eight-wicket win in Hyderabad.
Kohli fancies playing with old school style
Having won countless games across formats for several teams he played for in his career, Kohli talked about how staying true to his technique has helped him immensely. With new players trying and even succeeding while executing different styles of shots in this format, Kohli said he need not do anything fancy to find success and instead keep delivering with his style of play.
"When you're in that situation yourself, you know how to win games of cricket. I've done that over a long period of time. It's not like when I play I don't win games for my team," Kohli said. "It's playing the situation that I take pride in. I've never been a guy who plays so many fancy shots. I was having a chat with Aiden [Markram] as well - we've to play 12 months of the year.
"For me, it's not about playing fancy shots and throwing my wicket away. We've got Test cricket (coming up) after the IPL, I have to stay true to my technique. When I can make an impact in an important game, it gives me confidence, it gives the team confidence," the former RCB captain added.
Meanwhile, placed fourth on the points table with 14 points from 13 matches, RCB will have to win its final league game against Gujarat Titans to ensure a top-four finish.
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