Adam Gilchrist Likens Virat Kohli to Roger Federer & Other Stalwart Sports Personalities

The journey of Virat Kohli in the game of cricket is quite a motivational story for any youngster out there. Perhaps, he is the exemplary figure for what hard work and application can do to a person. Meanwhile, the former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist equated Virat Kohli to Roger Federer, Shane Warne and few other legendary sports personalities.

Adam Gilchrist in his column to The Australian quoted the greatest players in any sports have got great mental strength, which helps them to keep performing despite carrying a lot of pressure. He feels it is the key to success.

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“It’s an understatement to say the greats in any sport have tremendous mental strength. It’s their most potent weapon. Shane Warne, Roger Federer and Serena Williams, Michael Jordan. All are in possession of a sportsperson’s greatest ally, a strong mind. Better than any magical flipper. Far more powerful than a brilliant backhand or ability to hit buzzer-beating three-pointers.”

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Virat Kohli has got a tough mind – Adam Gilchrist

Adam Gilchrist highlighted the mental toughness of Virat Kohli, who scored a brilliant 90 to his name for Delhi just after his father passed away.

“What a tough young mind to tread that particular journey back in 2006 and to conquer many a challenge since. It’s a mind that can focus in on the task at hand with laser-like precision, allowing complete clarity to attend to the challenge presented,” writes Gilchrist.

Well, as Adam Gilchrist wrote, the greatest personalities of the game have leapt all those barricades in their career to become the best in their respective business. Without any ray of a doubt, Virat Kohli easily sits at the top of the tree.

Currently, Virat Kohli is leading Indian side on their tour to Australia. He is the skipper for Team India across the formats and is doing incredibly well with his batting as well.

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