If my son needs to participate in sports, I will apply Kohli’s perseverance and commitment: Brian Lara

Brian Lara praised Virat Kohli unwavering dedication to cricket at the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata. Legendary cricketer Lara praised Kohli as a role model and expressed gratitude for his outstanding efforts at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Lara continued by saying that if his children were to play a sport, he would encourage them to take inspiration from Virat extraordinary attributes.

The 35-year-old’s genius at bat struck a deep chord with Lara. The legendary player from the West Indies emphasized the importance of Virat performance and acknowledged its role in team relationships. The 54-year-old emphasized the value of individual accomplishments in team sports, expressing his wish to impart the right-handed batter’s steadfast devotion and hard work in his kid, fostering the qualities required to succeed as a premier athlete.

“If my son needs to play any sport, I promise to use Virat devotion and dedication to help him not only gain strength but also to achieve all the necessary goals to become the best sportsman in the world. I have a son. First of all, in regards to Virat Kohli, I am aware that many people will or have already stated that India did not win the World Cup, making Kohli’s performance irrelevant, according to Lara, as quoted in the Times of India.

Winning is the main goal of team sports, therefore as an individual player, you must prioritize that as well. However, individual achievement is a byproduct of team success, and India has received this from Kohli in every World Cup game, he continued.

Lara praises Virat Kohli’s methodical approach.

Virat put on an incredible display during the 2023 World Cup, amassing 765 runs at an astounding average of 95.62 in 11 matches. His dominance was demonstrated by his feats, which included becoming the first player to achieve 50 ODI centuries, breaking Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in a single World Cup edition, and recording the most fifty-plus scores. Lara praised the Delhi batter’s revolutionary influence on the discipline and preparation of cricket.

“What truly strikes me about Kohli is his legacy, as he has transformed both the game of cricket and the way players train for it. His discipline is evident at all times,” Lara said.