Not going to take a banner and explain that this is who I am: Virat Kohli on his public persona

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India captain Virat Kohli, whose public persona has been widely debated across platforms, said that he was not interested in explaining to the world who he is or that they need to like him and his focus is on doing well for the team

On the eve of the third Test between India and Australia, India skipper said, “What I do or how I think, I am not going to take a banner outside to the world and explain that this is who I am and you need to like me or stuff like that. These are things that happen on the outside. I have no control over that. It’s an individual choice, what you want to focus on. My focus is on the Test match, winning the Test match and doing well for the team. That’s all it is.”

He further said that what people write about him does not concern him and that is their point of view. “I honestly have no idea about any of the articles or anything that people say because that does not concern me. It’s not something I have written. Everyone is entitled to his or her point of view, and I have total respect for that. I just want to focus on good cricket, and try and make my team win.”

On coach Ravi Shastri calling him an ‘absolute gentleman’ despite certain sections of the Australian media tagging him as the ‘villain’, Kohli said, “He has spent enough time with me to know the kind of person I am. The people who know me, you can ask them. I won’t be answering this question myself.”

Kohli was involved in on-field banter with opposition captain Tim Paine in the second Test, with the Indian skipper blocking his path while he was batting, requiring the umpire to intervene. Kohli said, “That’s past. It’s Test cricket, at the highest level, when two tough teams are going against each other, there will be things that will happen on the field. I think it is important to leave it there and focus on the next Test.”

“We are not looking to find something to talk about. As long as the line is not crossed, you have no issues. I am sure Tim and myself both understand what happened and don’t want to do something unnecessary. We want to lead our teams well and play good cricket, which the public wants to see.”

 

 

[Real McCoy]

That's fine Kohli only so long as the team is winning and the aggression you put out on the field is reflected on

1. your batting

2. the captaincy

3. team selection

4. field placings

If any of the above is deficient and you are not winning, then all swords will be on you. Don't whine about that in the press conferences

[Straight Drive]

Nobody will care what you eat or drink if team wins bilateral away from home, T20i cup or ODI WC. As a captain he has failed to win any major series of note over years now. Cycle Agarbatti tournament and Hero Cup is his limit.

[zen]

Typical Aus tactics to rattle Ind’s top test batsman .... Ind needs someone to get a big 100 in one of the remaining two tests to at least not lose the series and I hope Kohli can channel his aggression to score one

[Straight Drive]

“We are not looking to find something to talk about. As long as the line is not crossed, you have no issues. I am sure Tim and myself both understand what happened and don’t want to do something unnecessary. We want to lead our teams well and play good cricket, which the public wants to see.”

 

Really.....Is it good cricket? Is the team playing well? Is the team winning series of note? On losing spree at the moment on away series.Does he even cares to look at series scoreline or lives in his own bubble.

[King Tendulkar]

Blokes a legend

[rkt.india]

10 hours ago, Straight Drive said:

“We are not looking to find something to talk about. As long as the line is not crossed, you have no issues. I am sure Tim and myself both understand what happened and don’t want to do something unnecessary. We want to lead our teams well and play good cricket, which the public wants to see.”

 

Really.....Is it good cricket? Is the team playing well? Is the team winning series of note? On losing spree at the moment on away series.Does he even cares to look at series scoreline or lives in his own bubble.

He said we want to play good cricket. He is not saying he is winning.

[express bowling]

Pressure creating tactics by the Aussie press.

 

Our press need to target some Aussie players to put the pressure back on the Aussies.

 

[Lannister]

We all know you are a piece of sh!t when you ousted Kumble by working behind his back. Your behavior will be your banner and that's how you will be judged. 

Edited December 26, 2018 by Lannister

[gattaca]

Just now, Lannister said:

We all know you are a piece of sh!t when you ousted Kumble by working behind his back. Your behavior will be your banner and that's how you will be judged. 

you dont know when to support your captain or team. The support south africa thread and now this. 

[Lannister]

34 minutes ago, gattaca said:

you dont know when to support your captain or team. The support south africa thread and now this. 

Who the fuq are you? 

[Rasgulla]

35 minutes ago, gattaca said:

you dont know when to support your captain or team. The support south africa thread and now this. 

Kumble jee is from karnataka. That should explain it atall.... Lanni is protector of karnataka will fight for people of karnataka against Indians. 

 

Jaiiii karnatakaaaa 

[gattaca]

3 minutes ago, Rasgulla said:

Kumble jee is from karnataka. That should explain it atall.... Lanni is protector of karnataka will fight for people of karnataka against Indians. 

 

Jaiiii karnatakaaaa 

Lol. All his posts to the extreme. Seems to be unhappy individual. 

[Rasgulla]

5 hours ago, gattaca said:

Lol. All his posts to the extreme. Seems to be unhappy individual. 

Poor guy takes his frustration on online forum 

 

This guy must be riteish deshmukh from Ek villian and I m sid, taking the piss out of him every chance i get 

Edited December 26, 2018 by Rasgulla

[nevada]

Translation: I love misusing power, being unaccountable, and will continue to make baffling decisions that will leave fans and cricket media shaking their heads in disbelief.

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3 hours ago, Rasgulla said:

Poor guy takes his frustration on online forum 

 

This guy must be riteish deshmukh from Ek villian and I m sid, taking the piss out of him every chance i get 

Ek Villain part 2 Starring - Lani Deshmukh

Gulla Malhotra but who is Shraddha Kapoor @zakk To deewana tha uska.

[Switchblade]

3 hours ago, nevada said:

Translation: I love misusing power, being unaccountable, and will continue to make baffling decisions that will leave fans and cricket media shaking their heads in disbelief.

The only thing good about him is his batting otherwise not a huge fan of this guy comes off as egoistic,delusional and some one who wants his ego to be boosted.

[Rasgulla]

9 hours ago, Switchblade said:

Ek Villain part 2 Starring - Lani Deshmukh

Gulla Malhotra but who is Shraddha Kapoor @zakk To deewana tha uska.

 @UrmiSinhaRay because she has big blue heart 

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2 hours ago, Rasgulla said:

 @UrmiSinhaRay because she has big blue heart 

Lani Deshmukh is still unhappy though saying Dhawan should not have been played in South Africa 

[Lannister]

1 hour ago, Switchblade said:

Lani Deshmukh is still unhappy though saying Dhawan should not have been played in South Africa 

Ah Delhi juices are overflowing here. You need to reign in a bit before someone acuse you of Deshdrohi.