“Image Doesn’t Matter”: Gavaskar on Virat Kohli’s Mindset after Indore Century

In the India vs. New Zealand 3rd ODI match summary, Virat Kohli once again proved his excellence in scoring a brilliant 124 runs. But unfortunately, it didn’t seem fulfilling, as India lost to New Zealand.

He did try his best to hit hard in comparison to other Indian batsmen who were knocked out because of their careless shots.

Kohli played hard under pressure, but made a bad shot, and the player from New Zealand caught it.

This cemented the victory for the opponent’s team. Even though he smashed 10 fours and 3 sixes in his innings, the Chase Master still failed to seal victory for India, which lost by 41 runs.

He got bowled out at 296.

Sunil Gavaskar Virat Kohli Statement

Despite New Zealand’s series win, Sunil Gavaskar backed him, saying he is not tied to an image.

The veteran cricketer stated that he is not tied to an image after the Indore century. According to him, Kohli does not play in a certain way to make it appear good; he concentrates on the team's needs at that particular moment.

Praising further, Gavaskar said that he never gets stuck in one style. This quality of his makes him stand out among other cricketers, who stick to a certain style mostly.

When Kohli plays, he fixes his attention on scoring runs, which is why he is fondly called ‘Run Machine’. There are times when he plays carefully and sometimes in attacking mode.

His adaptability in different situations makes him consistent, Gavaskar said on Jiohotstar after watching India’s defeat in the series.

Kohli’s ‘Never Die Attitude’ Is a Lesson for Young Cricketers

Sunil Gavaskar also mentioned that Virat Kohli's comeback century is a highlight not only of his talent but also of his astounding mental strength.

He played well till the end, but that one bad shot doused the hopes of India’s series win. This final dismissal was indeed unfortunate, and that might be because of his sweaty gloves.

Gavaskar concluded that Kohli’s exceptional sportsmanship is a lesson for the young cricketers. His gameplay teaches that to succeed, players must stop chasing the image; they need to read the situation.

Brief About Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar has been one of the greatest legendary cricket players. He served as a former Indian cricket team captain.

Being one of the best opening batsmen in world cricket, Gavaskar was known for his calm attitude and sturdy performance.

He was the first player to have scored 10,000 runs in Test cricket. After retirement, he turned into a cricket expert and commentator. Gavaskar is admired for his in-depth knowledge of cricket.

More About Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in cricket. He had been a former captain of the Indian cricket team.

He is famous for his hard-hitting batting style, adaptability, and fighting spirit. He is given nicknames like Chase Master, Run Machine, and King Kohli by fans.

Gavaskar recently applauded his game strategy of chasing targets and strong performances under pressure.

Over the years, Kohli has been a good score runner in all formats and has set a new benchmark in today’s cricket.

The cricketer is married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, known for her roles in Band Baaja Baaraat, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, PK, Sultan, NH10, and Pari.

Both the couple have appeared in advertisements for brands like Fair n Lovely, Manyavar (ethnic clothing), and Nike India campaigns.

Virat married Anushka on December 11, 2017. They are now parents to a daughter whom they named Vamika. She was born on January 11, 2021.

Anushka often makes appearances whenever Virat is on the field, cheering for him. One interesting and unknown fact about the cricketer is that before cricket, he had an interest in football, and had even played as a striker in his school days.

Counted among the fittest cricketers, Kohli follows a strict diet and discipline in his fitness routine.

Beyond Cricket, he runs Virat Kohli Foundation, a charity that helps underprivileged children and promotes sports.

Off the field, he has a great fashion sense and has appeared on magazine covers. Virat is also a dog lover and shares pictures of them on his social media platforms.

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