Becoming an inspiration for kids is great. I want to inspire them to do whatever they want to.
VIRAT KOHLIBecoming an inspiration for kids is great. I want to inspire them to do whatever they want to.
VIRAT KOHLII always had a sense of discipline in me. However, there was a time when I couldn’t divide my time properly between off-field things and on-field assignments. The focus would be missing at times, and that would affect my preparation for matches. I managed to change that.
VIRAT KOHLIDuring my school days, I was doing a play, and my costume fell on the stage. I really wish it didn’t happen.
VIRAT KOHLII want to elongate my cricketing career as a consistent player. I have personal goals I would like to achieve someday.
VIRAT KOHLII’ve been lucky – all the ads I’ve got, I’ve got to be myself. I haven’t had to act too much or tried too hard to be someone I’m not. I think that’s why people sort of like them. Even the Fastrack ads I did with Genelia.
VIRAT KOHLIThe bat is not a toy, it’s a weapon. It gives me everything in life, which helps me to do everything on the field.
VIRAT KOHLIAs a sportsperson, the best thing is people recognising you and loving you for what you do. For me, glamour is 100 people in the hotel feeling happy to see you.
VIRAT KOHLII believe that fairness creams protect the skin against the harsh effects of the sun.
VIRAT KOHLIIn the end, it’s you who you have to answer to.
VIRAT KOHLIIrrespective 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.
VIRAT KOHLII want to be relaxed in my personal life. I really don’t like to be hassled.
VIRAT KOHLIOn 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.
VIRAT KOHLII delayed my father’s funeral because of cricket.
VIRAT KOHLIIt’s all about the process.
VIRAT KOHLII’ve had a fan who made a painting of my face with her fingers. I have put it up in my room. It was sweet and very different.
VIRAT KOHLII’m not a nerd, obviously. Do I look like one? I’m not someone who sits at home and doesn’t like to go out, doesn’t like to watch movies. I like to live my life.
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