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Virat Kohli's full interview with Gautam Gambhir

By Kaif - September 18, 2024 01:23 PM

Just before the start of the Bangladesh series, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have brought a banging interview for the fans. BCCI shared the full video of this interesting interview of Indian team's star batsman Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir. In this 19-minute video, there was a discussion between the two legends on some memorable moments and anecdotes of their careers. Gambhir started the interview by remembering the memorable moments of Kohli's career, especially his brilliant performance in Australia. Gambhir called Virat's 183-run innings against Pakistan as the best ODI innings.

Virat Kohli's full interview with Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir praised Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's 183 run innings vs Pakistan: Gambhir called Virat Kohli's 183 run match winning innings against Pakistan in the 2012 Asia Cup as the best ODI innings played by any Indian. Gambhir said, 'I am not saying this because I am sitting here. I am calling it the best innings because the kind of team, the kind of bowling, the kind of conditions and playing such an innings against Pakistan while chasing a target of 300+ runs. That was something special that you did.' Let us tell you that Virat single-handedly destroyed the bowling unit consisting of dreaded bowlers like Umar Gul, Shahid Afridi, Saeed Ajmal and Wahab Riaz. Kohli scored a total of 183 runs including 22 fours and 1 six in 148 balls while chasing a target of 330 runs and India won this match by 6 wickets.

Virat Kohli asked question

Kohli's answer focused on how external factors such as interaction with the opposition can affect a player's mindset. Virat asked Gambhir if interacting with the opposition ever distracted him or, on the contrary, ever motivated him. Kohli said, 'When you are batting and you have a little conversation with the opposition, do you ever feel that it will distract you from your focus and potentially get you out or will it motivate you more?'

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About the Author:

Kaif Ansari

I have a keen interest in sports. I like cricket, football, hockey, badminton, and kabaddi the most. I am a fan of CSK in IPL. My favorite players are Virat Kohli and MS dhoni. My passion for the game stems from his childhood dream of becoming a cricketer. However, that path did not come forth, so I chose an alternate career in cricket, incorporating my love for journalism. I have been writing about cricket and other sports for the last 5 years. I started my journey in sports journalism with Possible11 in 2021 and have been working for them since then.