After winning the Champions Trophy for the second time in his remarkable career, Virat Kohli was overcome with emotion. India won back-to-back ICC titles on Sunday, March 9, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Virat Kohli hit a century against Pakistan in the group stage and a game-winning 84 against Australia in the semi-final, but he was removed cheaply on Sunday. He finished with 5 innings pitched and 218 runs at an average of 54.50.
After failing to score any runs in India’s 1-3 loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series earlier this year, the 36-year-old came under intense criticism. However, with outstanding performances in the Champions Trophy, he and the Indian team both hushed the detractors. Following the disaster in the red-ball format, Virat Kohli claimed that the players were inspired to turn things around. He also gave the team’s young players credit for their contributions under duress.
“It’s been fantastic; we wanted to recover from a challenging trip of Australia. It was fun to play with such wonderful kids. They are taking charge and guiding India in the proper way. You look forward to playing under pressure after playing for so long. The entire team must perform well in several games in order to win titles. “Our success has been a result of our collective effort,” Kohli stated following the final, “because people have played such powerful knocks and had spells.”
“I make an effort to talk to these individuals, share my story, and explain how I’ve been playing for so long. You want to be in a better place when you depart. Many powerful knocks have been played by Rahul, Gill, and Shreyas. He went on, “The team is in good hands.”
It’s disappointing to see a close buddy lose: Virat Kohli
Throughout the tournament, Kohli praised New Zealand’s skill, particularly their fielding performance. Additionally, he sympathised with his close friend Kane Williamson, who lost his second ICC event.
“What New Zealand can accomplish with a small number of players has always amazed us. They arrive with a predetermined strategy. Each fielder is aware of the bowler’s intended bowling location. They have the greatest fielding team and a great deal of faith in their abilities. A big thank you to them. “Only love between us, sad to see a very good friend (Kane Williamson) on the losing side,” Virat Kohli said.
With four wickets and an over remaining, India managed to chase down a 252-run mark in the final. Rohit Sharma’s vital 76 off 83 balls earned him the title of Player of the Final.
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