India’s batting great Virat Kohli once again demonstrated why he is still one of the most reliable players in ODI cricket, even in a losing effort against New Zealand. The legendary Sunil Gavaskar was full of praise for Kohli’s approach and versatility, which he believes set him apart from others, after the star batter’s incredible 124-run effort in the series finale at the Holkar Cricket Stadium.
Gavaskar praised Kohli’s masterclass, emphasising that the Delhi batter’s success stems not only from his skill but also from his focus on the demands of the time and his independence from public opinion. Gavaskar dissected Kohli’s strategy, pointing out that the seasoned player adapts his manner to the situation rather than playing a set plan.
He is unique in that he is not constrained by a certain picture. Many bowlers and batters feel that they must live up to the perception of themselves. Virat isn’t like that; he’s focused on his work, which is to score runs, Gavaskar said on JioStar.
Sometimes that entails being cautious at first and then letting loose. Attacking first, then spreading the field and picking up one or twos is sometimes necessary. Expectations of how he should play don’t control him. The secret is that temperament. “I’m expected to hit a six” is not what he considers. He adapts his play to the circumstances. He never gives up. He continued to attempt to the very end, Gavaskar continued.
Another night in which Kohli broke records
The right-hander demonstrated his real class in a series finale by scoring his 54th ODI century, which included three massive sixes and ten fours, while chasing a massive target of 338. The 37-year-old shattered a number of records on the way to his knock, despite the fact that the Men in Blue were losing. In all formats, this was his eleventh century versus the Kiwis, more than anybody else in the game’s history.
The New Delhi native also became the 35th location where he achieved a century in the white-ball format, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who achieved his 49 ODI hundreds at 34 different locations.
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