Cricket coach Rajkumar Sharma has defended Virat Kohli against the perception that he is arrogant. The veteran coach shared insights into Kohli's personality and said that people who know him closely understand how humble, respectful, and grounded he remains despite his success in professional cricket.
Rajkumar has worked with Kohli since his childhood and has closely followed his journey from a young cricketer to one of the biggest stars in world cricket. The comments come after another impressive IPL season for Kohli. The RCB opener played a key role with the bat and helped guide his team into the IPL 2026 final.
Virat Kohli Is A Very Modest Guy - Rajkumar Sharma
Speaking to RevSportz, Rajkumar Sharma said that many people misunderstand Virat Kohli's aggressive on-field behavior and mistake it for arrogance. The veteran coach insisted that Kohli has a humble nature and shows respect to people around him.
"Virat is a very modest guy. People used to mistake him for being arrogant, but everyone who knows him closely knows how humble and respectful he is. For me, he is still like a child," Rajkumar said.
"He was not even nine years old when he came to me, and he has been with me ever since. To reach such heights in world cricket and still show the same respect and regard is truly creditable," he added.
Exclusive: Many people mistake him for being arrogant, but those who truly know him understand how modest and humble he really is,” — Rajkumar Sharma on Virat Kohli#ViratKohli #RajkumarSharma pic.twitter.com/N1offpRqbp
— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) May 31, 2026
Kohli's image is often shaped by his intense celebrations, animated reactions, and willingness to engage in on-field battles. Unlike many Indian cricketers who preferred a quieter approach, Kohli has always embraced a more aggressive style and uses that energy to motivate himself.
I Have Never Seen A Relationship - Rajkumar Sharma Recalls Anshuman Gaekwad's Words
Rajkumar Sharma recalled a conversation with former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad about his close bond with Virat Kohli. Sharma said that Gaekwad was amazed by the strong relationship they share and the way they have remained connected throughout Kohli's career.
"I remember Anshuman Gaekwad ji, who was like an elder brother to me. He used to say, 'I have seen Indian cricket closely. I played for India, coached the Indian team, and witnessed everything. But I have never seen a relationship like yours and Virat's."
"You do not miss a single ball he plays anywhere in the world, and he speaks to you as soon as the match ends.' He often said that he had never seen such a bond, especially with a player who has reached the highest level of world cricket."
He Remains Very Affectionate Towards Me - Rajkumar Sharma on Virat Kohli
Rajkumar Sharma said that he feels proud of Virat Kohli's personality despite achieving enormous success in world cricket. The veteran coach said that their relationship has remained unchanged since the batter first joined his academy as a young boy.
"Virat has such a wonderful nature and is incredibly respectful. Even today, he remains very affectionate towards me. I feel proud that he is my trainee."
Virat Kohli enjoyed another outstanding IPL season in 2026. The RCB star scored 600 runs in 15 innings at an average of 50.00 and a strike rate of 164.38, including four half-centuries and an unbeaten century against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
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