I don’t practice shots to be technically good: Virat Kohli

Indian batsman Virat Kohli has revisited the unforgettable moments that defined his match against Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup and has made strategic refinements aimed not only at improving his own game but also boosting his chances of victory. to expand the team.

New Delhi, November 10: Indian batsman Virat Kohli has revisited the unforgettable moments that defined his match against Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup and has made strategic refinements aimed not only at improving his own game but also boosting his chances of victory. to expand the team.

To celebrate Virat Kohli’s 35th birthday, the ICC has honored the Indian cricket superstar by labeling his spectacular 84m six with a near-straight bat against Pakistan’s Haris Rauf at the MCG during the 2022 T20 World Cup as the ‘Shot of the Century’ .

Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, Virat Kohli on the show ‘Believe’: The Diwali Miracle’, Kohli recalled his famous shot that broke the internet in his match against Pakistan and was declared as ‘Shot of theCentury’. Cup and said: “I’ve seen this many times, but these little things in the middle are very special, because you’ve obviously experienced these moments, but you haven’t seen it again.

“It’s those little moments that make me very nostalgic, and in a good way. You know what you did, and that moment was captured somehow and someone saw it.

Kohli recently achieved a milestone by equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most centuries in One-Day Internationals and securing his 49th century on his 35th birthday, in a league match against South Africa in the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup.

The 35-year-old batsman also talked about how he has challenged himself as a cricketer to always improve his game and how he believes it is this mentality that has enabled him to excel in his career.

“I think you can definitely call it that. There is one thing that is practice on technique and skill. There’s one where you think about techniques you can use to win the match or if I can play like that, it’s definitely an improvement.

“A lot of people don’t know this about improving hitting. Improvement comes when you think about what I can add to my game to win the match. You don’t do it to become a complete batsman.

“Very few people know that you don’t have to practice to look good technically; it’s so I can learn a new shot and score points for the team and win the match.

I can cover all the spaces and score runs and that should be the motivation. I think that’s a nice way of putting it; no one has given me perspective on this, but it feels like it’s definitely a gift. It’s not something I’ll ever claim; I can only be grateful. I mean, how can you not feel grateful?

“You are part of a moment that you felt was so pure and so intense at the same time, and you were chosen to be there in the execution of that moment.

“If I have seen such a moment, I will remember Sachin’s king’s six in Sharjah during the World Cup. And I’m at that moment, so I also remember when this happened; everything comes to mind.”

After equaling Sachin Tendulkar for the most ODI hundreds of all time with a total of 49 ODI centuries, Kohli will get at least two more chances in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup to reach 50 and break compatriot’s long-standing record Sachin to break up. Tendulkar for most ODI hundreds of all time.

India next play the Netherlands on Sunday in their last league match before their semi-final.