In a recent statement, Virat Kohli emphasized the importance of professionalism and strategic play in T20 cricket, highlighting the need for building partnerships and adapting to match situations. This comes a year after his public disagreement with former India captain Sunil Gavaskar over similar issues.
Kohli remarked, “People, I think, are forgetting the importance of stitching partnerships or going deep into the innings in T20 cricket. You need to have professionalism, to read the situation and try and get into a position where you can start dominating the bowlers.”
This statement follows Kohli’s composed 51-run performance in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful chase against Delhi Capitals, where he and Krunal Pandya shared a crucial 119-run partnership.
The emphasis on professionalism and situational awareness in T20 cricket reflects Kohli’s approach to the game and his response to critics who advocate for aggressive hitting from the outset.