ICC T20 World Cup: Ravi Shastri on Virat Kohli – Virat Kohli’s sensational comeback after a rough patch for the last couple of years saw former India head coach Ravi Shastri heaping praises for the former. Virat Kohli suffered from mental illness and therefore he needed a break to return to his best form. Ravi Shastri emphasized how difficult it was for Kohli to come back and now that he is back, Kohli will light up the stage. Follow ICC T20 World Cup LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
ICC T20 World Cup: Ravi Shastri LAUDS Virat Kohli after Sensational run chase, says ‘He needed a break to come back strong’ – Check Out
Virat Kohli produced an absolute masterclass in run-chase where India won a thrilling encounter against Pakistan in their opening game of the ICC T20 World Cup. When the top order of the Indian lineup collapsed, Kohli took the responsibility on himself to see through the game. Speaking with Indian Express, Ravi Shastri went on to explain how Kohli, overturned all odds to make a return to his finest form.
“To understand how Kohli did it, we have to rewind to that break he took. Not just the captaincy blues and the surrounding mess, but for the last couple of years, the pandemic had taken its toll on many players. All the blessings that cricket can afford – money, security, modern-day perks – is one thing but to go through this insane period was something else,” said Shastri to Indian Express.
ICC T20 World Cup: Ravi Shastri LAUDS Virat Kohli after Sensational run chase, says ‘He needed a break to come back strong’ – Check Out
“Sportspeople were, in some ways, in crazier bubbles than most others. The travel, being stuck in a room for hours, feeling lonely, and still having to perform – only blokes who have been in that position can ever tell you its story. I happened to be one of them.”
Ahead of Asia Cup 2022, Virat Kohli went on to reveal that he suffers from depression and has often felt alone in a room full of people. However, the ever-confident and determined Kohli roared back to form in the Asia Cup and made a sensational start to his ICC T20 World Cup campaign.
Ravi Shastri (in The Indian Express) said “Media and critics have put lots of pressure on Virat Kohli but I knew he will bounce back because he is tough and now he has silenced everyone with his bat”.
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ICC T20 World Cup: Ravi Shastri LAUDS Virat Kohli after Sensational run chase, says ‘He needed a break to come back strong’ – Check Out
“I saw the effect of it on not just Virat Kohli but players around the globe. Ben Stokes is a prime example, as he has himself shared. I respect him for what he did that time: take ownership and talk about the mental blues. I had said at that time he could be the first of many. And when I saw Kohli struggle in the IPL, I felt he needed a break. That’s why I strongly felt he needed a break. I am a doctor’s son after all!,” added Shastri.
“He had the opportunity for a month to see within and reflect. When he came back for the Asia Cup, I wasn’t bothered about foot movement or any such. I was only looking for the body language. I saw composure and calmness. I knew he was on the right track. Just as he was in the game last night,” Shastri concluded to Indian Express.
ICC T20 World Cup: Ravi Shastri LAUDS Virat Kohli after Sensational run chase, says ‘He needed a break to come back strong’ – Check Out
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