‘I’d like to achieve some of the things Sachin has’ : Kohli

[Stuge]

tl;dr Can someone plz mention the part where the question abt dating is mentioned??

its an indirect question hehhe

[Crookbond]

Don't put pressure on Virat Kohli: Sachin Tendulkar http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/asia-cup-2012/top-stories/Dont-put-pressure-on-Virat-Kohli-Sachin-Tendulkar/articleshow/12354788.cms

MUMBAI: Virat Kohli is being hailed as one of cricket's finest upcoming batsmen and senior India player Sachin Tendulkar agrees but he does not want the youngster to be put under too much pressure just at the beginning of what seems to be a promising career. "He is a very good player. He is a brilliant player. He has done well but all I can say is don't put pressure on him. Let him play," said Tendulkar. Kohli proved his batting credentials with two dominant performances. He led India's successful run chase in Australia, surpassing the target of 321 inside 37 overs with a blistering 86-ball 133 and again on Sunday, when India produced their highest-ever run chase to eclipse a daunting 330-run victory target against Pakistan with the middle-order batsman again at the forefront with a magnificent 183. Tendulkar, who returned from Dhaka on Wednesday after India's exit from the Asia Cup, scored his much-awaited 100th ton during the tournament and said it was not easy for him to achieve the milestone despite scoring 99 centuries. "The pressure is off. It was a difficult phase and all of us had to wait for it for a long time. But it has made everyone realise, including me, that even after scoring 99 hundreds, it is not easy to score another one," said Sachin. On India's exit from the Asia Cup, Tendulkar said: "We go out to win every match and sometimes it's not possible to win every match and sometimes the opposition plays better cricket than you and that is what happened. I would not want to take the credit away from them ( Bangladesh). I think they played well." The batting great also praised his Mumbai counterpart Rohit Sharma for the crucial third-wicket partnership of 172 runs he put on with Kohli against arch-rivals Pakistan that helped the five-time continental champions chase down the huge target. "Rohit batted very well. He showed a lot of composure. The way he built partnership with Virat was very important for us and the partnership happened at a crucial time," said Tendulkar who would be turning 39 on April 24. Tendulkar's international season has ended with the Asia Cup campaign as he's not part of the squad led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni which will engage South Africa in a one-off T20 International in Johannesburg on March 30. "Looking forward to next (international) season. This season is over," said Tendulkar who would be leading Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League T20 competition commencing on April 4 in Chennai.

[akshayxyz]

As if anybody is going to listen. Inevitable to be chased by media, showered with advertisements, judged by critics (when the purple patch ends), compared with past greats/peers I wish he comes good in tests too, learns to keep head down and continues to enjoy the game.

[Haarkarjeetgaye]

That will depend a lot on how fast or slow his team mates play, in the search of their personal records

[vvvslaxman]

That will depend a lot on how fast or slow his team mates play' date=' in the search of their personal records[/quote'] He is already some sort of a veteran when it comes to chasing. Amazing consistency.

[Lurker]

Virat Kohli may just be brought down by the sheer expectation of his own countrymen who are so starved of cricketing, and sporting success. Already the talks are about the next big batsman from India, best current batsman, future captain yada yada. Let Virat play himself in for the next 2-3 years and hopefully by then he would have become a stellar batsman ready to serve India for a long time.

[J P K]

I literally worship Sachin Tendulkar: Virat Kohli Sachin Tendulkar sees a shadow of himself in Virat Kohli but the young Indian batsman says he literally worships the iconic cricketer and matching his feats would be nothing short of "mission impossible" for him. Kohli is the fastest to score 1000 and then 3000 ODI runs and has been India's most prolific scorer this year with five centuries which led to many comparing him with Tendulkar. Tendulkar himself considers Kohli a worthy challenger to his incredible record of 100 international centuries. However, Kohli said there is no comparison between him and his idol. "I feel really blessed when people start comparing me with Sachin, but I keep myself focused on my performance, and not on such comparisons. I literally worship him, so, I don't see too much in this comparison," Kohli said. "No cricketer has been able to score one hundred centuries like Sachin. It will be a big achievement. I don't think at all about this, because it increases pressure on you. I keep myself focused on my performance," he said during a TV show. About his selection as vice-captain, Kohli said, it was a pleasant surprise for him and refuted suggestions that he would be eventually replacing Mahendra Singh Dhoni as skipper. "No, I don't think so. As captain, he has done a lot for Team India. I learnt a lot as a vice-captain," he said. The Delhi batsman disagreed with Sourav Ganguly, who felt that the selectors had taken an emotional decision by rushing Yuvraj Singh into international cricket after illness. Yuvraj, who has recovered from a rare germ cell cancer, has been included in Indian squad for the World Twenty20 beginning next month in Sri Lanka. "I don't think it is an emotional decision. If he says he is confident and fit, then he should be given the chance. It should be a perfect comeback for him," Kohli said. "The first match after comeback always makes one nervous. If he performs well in the World Cup, it will be a big boost for Team India. For us, the World Cup is an important tournament," he added. Talking about his aggressive attitude on the field, Kohli said it is part of his nature. "I had this habit from childhood. I never liked being out, whether I am out on zero or I score a ton. I get angry. Occasionally, I shout abuses, but, of late, I am trying to control my aggression, so that my behaviour doesn't go over the top. I have broken too many bats in my childhood," he said. Kohli was also candid enough to admit that he got distracted after playing in the Indian Premier League for Royal Challengers Bangalore. "Yes, there was a bit of distraction. We had just come from the Under-19 World Cup win. We were playing with foreign (star) players, I did not handle it (attention) well. http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/item/195688-i-worship-sachin-tendulkar-virat-kohli?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[Lord]

but in U19 WC he said his favourite player is Gibbs:hmmm:

[J P K]

but in U19 WC he said his favourite player is Gibbs:hmmm:

http://www.in.com/photogallery/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-kohli-22553558.html

[Lord]

http://www.in.com/photogallery/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-kohli-22553558.html

worship Sachin but favourite Gibbs?how does that work?:hmmm:

[Executioner]

I hate this worshipping these are cricket players, admire them, love them, but worshipping them is a bit too much for me.

[Stuge]

I hate this worshipping these are cricket players, admire them, love them, but worshipping them is a bit too much for me.

why do you care what he does as long as he is able to perform .

[Lord]

I hate this worshipping these are cricket players, admire them, love them, but worshipping them is a bit too much for me.

each to his own.anyways hes just saying saying it.not like he does aarti n bows everday to Sachin

[Stuge]

each to his own.anyways hes just saying saying it.not like he does aarti n bows everday to Sachin

even if he does that I won't mind as long as he able to contribute for the team .:giggle:

[Lord]

even if he does that I won't mind as long as he able to contribute for the team .:giggle:

exactly

[Jersey #10]

then stop scoring so many centuries. You're threatening the godly rocords.

[Sandeep99]

Kohli is more of a Ponting like player, I'd be happier if he stays like that...:antijinx:

[Ultimate_Game]

He shouldn't try to control his aggression or anything else which doesn't come natural to him just to appease others. He should continue doing what works for him if it helps him perform the way he has been doing so far in his career. Don't try to fix what ain't broke.

[CSK Fan]

Kohli is more of a Ponting like player' date=' I'd be happier if he stays like that...:antijinx:[/quote'] What exactly is a Ponting like player?

[CSK Fan]

I hate this worshipping these are cricket players, admire them, love them, but worshipping them is a bit too much for me.

The word worship has a very different context in India as compared to Pakistan or Bangladesh. Her the word can be used in a very light vein and can stand for extreme admiration, respect, etc. Not like Pakistan or Bangladesh where its used in very serious sense and means literarly offering prayers