Virat Kohli Responds to Criticism, Emphasizes Self-Belief

Virat Kohli, the enigmatic Indian batsman, has always responded to criticism with his bat, channeling his anger into aggressive performances on the field. However, ahead of a crucial IPL match against Chennai Super Kings, Kohli opened up about a recent criticism that sparked a war of words with batting legend Sunil Gavaskar.

During the initial phase of the ongoing IPL season, Kohli faced criticism for his T20 strike rate. Gavaskar further criticized Kohli's outburst against experts and analysts who raised these concerns before the Indian team's selection for the T20 World Cup.

Despite the criticism, Kohli not only made the T20 World Cup squad but also emerged as the leading run-scorer in IPL 2024. He currently holds the Orange Cap with 661 runs in 13 innings.

In a recent interview on JioCinema, Kohli addressed the "noise from the external atmosphere," a reference to the Gavaskar vs Kohli controversy. He stated, "I don't have to react at all. I know what I can do on the ground. I don't need to tell that to anyone, that what kind of player I am, what are my abilities."

Kohli emphasized that he has learned through experience and failure, not by seeking advice from others. He added, "This doesn't happen by chance. Okay, you won one match for the team, or two. But if you are standing there and winning it repeatedly, then it can't happen by chance."

Kohli's response highlights his unwavering self-belief and determination to prove his critics wrong. He has consistently demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure, leading his team to numerous victories.

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