I wasn’t sure of the exact mindset you should have when you go into a Test match. So I probably became too defensive when I played my first Test match. Short balls in one-day cricket, I have never thought of just defending.
VIRAT KOHLIThere are two bowlers who I think are very tough to play against – Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel.
More Virat Kohli Quotes
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One of us wins, all of us win. Am I right?
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The bat is not a toy, it’s a weapon. It gives me everything in life, which helps me to do everything on the field.
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Remember who you are and don’t let anyone convince you otherwise.
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I don’t really read a lot of newspapers. I don’t pay attention to what is being said or written about me. I’ve had lots of experiences in the past when I got too much into it. That sort of diverts your focus.
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I get really motivated when I put on the India jersey. It is a responsibility, so I want to perform in the best way I can.
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Loyalty above everything.
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I believe that fairness creams protect the skin against the harsh effects of the sun.
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On the field, aggression can sometimes be a positive emotion. It boosts performance and can lift your game. But over the years, I have learnt that restrained aggression is a better animal. That way, you will conserve your energy and won’t spend yourself quickly.
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I like to be myself, and I don’t pretend. For instance, I don’t dress up for occasions; I am what I am.
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Irrespective of whether you have talent or not, one has to work hard. Just being talented doesn’t mean anything; you can end up wasting it before you realize.
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I don’t think there is anything wrong in earning money from the sport you love. If you work hard and get benefits from it, there is no harm. The day you feel that you are not working hard and are only looking at the benefits, that’s where the problem is.
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I don’t believe in signing anything and everything that comes my way. I leave it to my agency to help narrow them down for me, but I do research it myself before signing. The image of the brand and its ambassadors go hand in hand.
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No cricket team in the world depends on one or two players. The team always plays to win.
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I want to elongate my cricketing career as a consistent player. I have personal goals I would like to achieve someday.
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When you absolutely love what you do, everything just flows.
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