Virat Kohli's 'Monk-Like' Focus Unstoppable in IPL 2024

Virat Kohli's exceptional form in IPL 2024 has drawn high praise from former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif, who believes the RCB opener has achieved a state of focus where no bowling match-up can disrupt him.

Kohli has been in scintillating form this season, amassing 661 runs at a strike rate of 155.16 in 13 games, making him the highest run-getter in the tournament. Kaif attributes Kohli's success to his unwavering determination and ability to block out distractions.

"When a hermit goes to the Himalayas, he is in a different zone when he is meditating. Nothing distracts him. Whether there is a loud noise, someone shouts or cries, it doesn't make a difference. Virat Kohli has reached that zone," Kaif said on Star Sports.

"He is not seeing the scorecard and is just in his zone and concentrating. He knows the intent with which he needs to play no matter which bowler, whether it's a fast bowler or a spinner, is in front of him. No matter which bowler comes, he has reached a zone where there is no match-up," the former India batter added.

Kaif believes Kohli's primary motivation is to lead RCB to victory. "He has come just to dominate. He has come with the passion that he will only be satisfied once he makes his team win, and that has been seen from the second match," he observed.

"From the second match against Punjab, he came determined. He was jumping down the track and hitting (Kagiso) Rabada and playing slog sweeps against spinners. You talk about the fourth or fifth gear but he has reached the 15th gear. No one will reach that level," the cricketer-turned-commentator added.

As RCB prepare for their crucial match against CSK, Kohli's form and focus will be pivotal in determining the team's chances of making it to the playoffs.

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