Virat Kohli says 'Not Out And Out A Delhi Boy', Gautam Gambhir contradicts
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India's star cricketer Virat Kohli might have become one of the game's biggest superstars ever but his journey to that point started in Delhi. He started playing professional cricket in Delhi and represented the team in the domestic level too.
Virat Kohli is now on the verge of completing a massive milestone in his ODI career. He will play the 300th match of his ODI career when he takes the field against New Zealand in the last group stage match of the ongoing Champions Trophy.
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"In moments I am" - Virat Kohli on being a Delhi boy
Before playing the milestone match, Kohli was asked if he is still a Delhi boy by heart despite playing so much international cricket throughout his career.
The 36-year-old responded by saying that he is still a Delhi boy by heart, but it is not the case every time. He further explained the meaning of 'Dilli Da Munda (Delhi boy)' which specifically means having an approach without any stress.
"I don't know if I'm a prototypical Dilli Da Munda (Delhi boy) at all times. Being a Dilli Da Munda, the line in itself kind of means having a stress-free approach towards things," Kohli said during a conversation with ICC.
"New experiences in life. I went to a lot of places, so I wouldn't say that I'm out and out always a Delhi boy. (But) in moments I am. Yes," he added.
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Virat Kohli is known for his typically aggressive approach towards the game and can reflect through his methods as well. He likes to be pumped up when he is batting or on the field and aims to give his best every time he is on the field.
Gautam Gambhir on being a Delhi player
When India's head coach Gautam Gambhir was asked about Delhi style, he explained it thoroughly. Gambhir believes that the players in Delhi are always taught to win every match they are playing irrespective of its stature.
"The Delhi spirit is very simple - try and win each time you walk onto the cricket field. That's what has been taught to us when we were growing up in Delhi," Gambhir said.
Gautam Gambhir is also from Delhi and is known as a fiery character as well. He wasn't afraid to take the game to the opposition during his playing days. He is now the head coach of India and is looking to instill the same aggression in the team as well.
Virat Kohli in CT 2025
Virat Kohli scored a magnificent century against Pakistan in India's second match of the ongoing Champions Trophy. Kohli was at his absolute best against the Men in Green as he rolled back the clock with another chasing masterclass.
He struck a four through the covers to complete his hundred and take India to a massive win over the arch-rivals Pakistan. Kohli has scored 122 runs in two matches at an average of 122 and a strike rate of 81.87.
The upcoming match against New Zealand will be the 300th ODI of Kohli's incredible career. He has scored 14085 runs so far in 299 ODIs at an average of 58.20 and a strike rate of 93.41 with 51 hundreds and 73 fifties.
