Asia Cup 2023: "Virat Kohli Wants To Perform Well In Every Tournament That He Plays In" - Greg Chappell
Published - 19 Aug 2023, 03:08 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:17 AM
Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell lauded star Indian batter Virat Kohli, describing him as a champion player. Greg Chappell highlighted Virat Kohli’s commitment to delivering outstanding performances for the Indian team in every tournament.
Virat Kohli emerged as the leading run-getter in the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. The right-handed batter scored 296 runs in six innings with an impressive average of 98.67 and a strike rate of 136.41. He smashed four half-centuries in the marquee event.
Virat Kohli Is A Champion Player – Greg Chappell
In a conversation with Boria Majumdar, Greg Chappell shared his thoughts on Virat Kohli, highlighting the former Indian skipper’s ability to score runs in big matches.
“Virat Kohli is a champion player, and the big matches will be the ones that he aims for. He wants to perform well in every tournament that he plays in,” Chappell said.
The 34-year-old will be next seen in action in the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup, which will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Men in Blue will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their first match in Pallekele on September 2.
Sachin Asked, Why Does Batting Get More Difficult? – Greg Chappell
The former Australian captain recalled his conversation with Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar when he was the head coach of the Indian National Cricket Team.
“Let me take you back a little bit. When I was coach of India, Sachin [Tendulkar] called me one morning and wanted to come and see me. When he came into my room, the first question he asked was: “Why does batting get more difficult over time?”
“I remember telling him that over time, you learn a lot and process all the information in your subconscious mind. As a talented youngster cutting your teeth in international cricket, all you do is see and hit the ball. You are not concerned about reputation, about pressure or about expectations.”
“However, with time, things change. With experience, you know what to expect, what the opposition bowlers are expected to bowl to you, and how much the country wants you to succeed. All this information is there in your mind and can cause problems.”
“The opponents too know much more about you over time and are better prepared. If you want to bat freely, you need to de-clutter your mind of all this information. You need to be mentally prepared, and do so with a free mind. “
Gregg Chappell was appointed head of the Indian national cricket team in 2005. The former Australian captain was with the team for two years before leaving his role in 2007. The Men in Blue had a disastrous campaign at the 2007 50-over World Cup, where they were eliminated from the group stage.
