In a recent interview, former Indian cricket player S. Sreesanth discussed his thoughts on Virat Kohli’s aggressive style of play as well as his own professional experiences. “If Kohli stops or even lessens the showing of his intense personality on the pitch, he would never be the same player,” the cricketer-turned-commentator added.
The right-arm bowler, who played with Kohli in India’s 2011 World Cup winning squad, highlighted that one of the main reasons for Kohli’s success is his aggressive style. He clarified the difference between violence and passion while providing insights into Kohli’s on-field conduct.
“Nothing (about what he would alter).” I call it passion, while some call it aggression. Is Virat Kohli a violent person? No. I believe he has an obsession. Virat is said to be very aggressive. Sreesanth stated on Sehrawat’s YouTube channel, “I would say if he reduces that aggression, he won’t be the same player.”
After winning the 2011 World Cup, the two cricket players’ careers took separate paths. Sreesanth did not play in that tour, but Kohli made his Test debut during the West Indies series. While Kohli’s career proceeded to take off, Sreesanth made his final Test debut in 2011 during the fourth Test match against England.
Regarding the notorious Harbhajan slap story, Sreesanth
Sreesanth also thought back to the 2008 incident in which he was slapped by Harbhajan Singh following an IPL match in Mohali. He talked about the episode’s long-term effects on his family, especially on his daughter’s opinion of the spinner.
“My daughter immediately said, ‘No, no, I won’t say hi,’ when I introduced her to Bhajji pa and said, ‘He’s played with me. I was unable to comprehend why. There might have been the occasional discussion about it at school. There are various rumours circulating. We then attempted to explain, but she insisted that she would not speak to him. We described him as our older brother at the Legends event the following day. I don’t believe Bhajji pa did anything on purpose. The incident was spontaneous and spontaneous. The Kerala native clarified, “It was just a learning experience for both of us.”
During their playing careers, Sreesanth and Harbhajan were both well-known names in Indian cricket who made a big impact on the team’s victories, notably the 2011 World Cup. The World Cup final was the 42-year-old’s final ODI, and his international career ended soon after the tournament. Although he returned to the domestic circuit with impressive performances, he was unable to get a national comeback or an IPL contract.
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