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The Indian skipper Virat Kohli is currently the best batsman in the world. He has conquered every place where he has batted and he is the biggest nemesis to all the bowlers of the world. Kohli is currently the rank number batsman in Test and ODI cricket and his numbers speak for himself. However, there was a time in Virat Kohli’s childhood when he was not given a chance to bat.

In fact, Virat Kohli recalled the time when his elder brother and his friends will not give him the chance to bat. They all would run away when Kohli chance to bat would come. However, this didn’t have any impact on Kohli’s preparation as he worked even harder to become the best in the business.

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Kohli is now the best batsman in the world.

“Mere Sath Bhot Nainsafi Bhi hui hai (I went through great injustice). They knew I was passionate about cricket so I would take any position. Whenever it was my turn to bat, they would all just go home and I used to cry that they made me do everything but did not let me bat. It was frustrating at times, but with my cricket, he was committed in helping me in every way he could,” Kohli recalled while talking on his app.

The Indian skipper revealed that he didn’t spend a lot of time with his elder brother, who is seven years older to him. Subsequently, Kohli’s brother had his own friends of his age group to play and hang out with.

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“My brother is seven years elder to me. I did not spend much time at home with him as he was doing his own set of things with his own set of friends. I remember I always wanted to be a part of their group because I felt that they were cooler. That curiosity used to be there but they never allowed me as I was too young.”

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Kohli’s brother played a huge role in his career.

In fact, Kohli revealed that his elder brother had a big role in his career when he was growing up. Kohli said his brother will take him to practice and made sure nothing is compromised as far as cricket is concerned. Thus, his brother was instrumental in his career.

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“He (Kohli’s brother) was obviously involved in the business with my dad, but whenever I had a game, he made it a point to take me, watch the game or bring me back when I was really small. When I was older, I used to go by myself. Obviously, he was very important to me. He never compromised on any of my game and his efforts in that were massive. My father’s efforts as well but I think my brother ensured that none of the things was compromised,” Kohli said.

Virat Kohli has worked hard for his success and his family has played a big role in shaping his career.

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