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'Lots Of Advice Came My Way But' - Virat Kohli Opens Up On Career's Most Darkest Phase

image-ln5jq0ltFormer India captain Virat Kohli | Source: X.com

The ICC World Cup 2023 is just around the corner, and it's a historic moment as India hosts this prestigious event independently for the first time. While excitement soars, emotions run deep as cricket lovers brace themselves for the possibility that this could be the last World Cup campaign for the legendary batter Virat Kohli. 

Like many legendary players, Virat Kohli, who was a member of the 2011 World Cup winning team, has had his fair share of highs and lows in his cricketing career. 

However, the most 'poignant chapter' in his cricket journey spanned 1,020 days when he went without scoring a century. He came close to scoring his ‘71st’ so many times but never broke that mental barrier. 

However, the dry spell finally came to an end during the Asia Cup in September of last year, when Kohli smashed a century against Afghanistan in the shorter format, a format in which it was least expected. 

Since then, there has been no stopping him. He has smashed six centuries after that and has 77 tons to his name in international cricket so far. However, that period did offer Kohli some valuable lessons, as he shared it with the ICC recently.


Here’s what Virat Kohli said: 

“The last two and a half years have taught me a lot. Those angry celebrations are a thing of the past. I have had many suggestions, lots of advice has come my way; people were telling me I was doing this wrong, that wrong.”


“I picked out all the videos from the best time I had, same initial movement, same approach towards the ball and it was just what was happening inside my head, I wasn't able to explain it to anyone.” 

Virat Kohli's cricket career is not just a journey for him; it's a shared experience with his fans who have witnessed the highs and lows in his life. One thing they must remember is the importance of perseverance. Just like Virat Kohli, you can overcome any phase with patience. 

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is edging closer to surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most ODI centuries. Given his outstanding form, it appears almost inevitable that this record will fall during the ICC World Cup 2023.