Shreyas Iyer namedropped as Virat Kohli drops ‘never overshadow anyone’ bombshell
Published - 09 Apr 2025, 04:54 PM | Updated - 09 Apr 2025, 11:39 PM
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Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has once again proved why he's not just a cricketing icon but also a true team player. Speaking openly about his approach to the game, Virat Kohli made it clear that his decisions on the field are always driven by the needs of the team, not by ego or personal ambition.
The RCB superstar further revealed that he never tries to dominate the game for the sake of proving a point. Kohli has stressed that if he's in form and the moment calls for him to take charge, he steps up. But if another player is better placed to lead the charge, he’s quick to give them the spotlight.
Virat Kohli reveals what drives his on-field decisions
The dashing right-hander has stressed that his goal has always been to read the situation and do what’s best for the team. This mindset was evident during a recent ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where he allowed the in-form Shreyas Iyer to take the lead when the moment demanded.
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Virat Kohli said while speaking on '18 Calling 18' on JioHotstar: “If you look at how things panned out even recently, in one of the Champions Trophy games, Shreyas (Iyer) took charge. It was never about ego. At that time, if I was in rhythm, in the flow of the game, I naturally took the initiative. If someone else were better placed to take the lead, they would do it.”
Kohli further noted, “It was never about trying to overshadow anyone or suddenly feeling like I didn't have the ability. It's always been about understanding the game situation—and that's something I've always taken pride in. I want to play according to what the situation demands.”
Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to score 13,000 T20 runs
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli reached another massive milestone in his celebrated career during RCB’s last IPL 2025 game against the RCB at the Wankhede Stadium, as he became the first Indian and only the fifth player in the world to score 13,000 runs in T20 cricket.
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He achieved this feat after smashing 67 runs from just 42 balls, hitting eight boundaries and two sixes against the Mumbai Indians. It was one of his fastest fifties in the IPL. With this knock, Kohli now has 164 runs in four matches in IPL 2025, averaging 54.66 and striking at over 143.
He has already hit two half-centuries this season, and currently, he is the sixth-highest run-scorer of the tournament. Across his overall T20 career, Kohli has played 403 matches and scored 13,050 runs at a brilliant average of 41.56.
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His record includes nine centuries and 99 half-centuries, with his highest individual score being an unbeaten 122. Notably, West Indies great Chris Gayle still leads the T20 charts with 14,562 runs.
Kohli will be next seen in action on Wednesday, April 8, when RCB will take on the table toppers Delhi Capitals in their fifth game of the season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. RCB is currently sitting on the third spot in the points table with 6 points.
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