JaFanatic Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 Mumbai: Kids idolize many superheroes - Superman, Spiderman or Batman. For star India batsman Virat Kohli though, his superhero is none other than Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Speaking to the media in Mumbai on Friday, Kohli says that he will always idolize Tendulkar. "My superhero has always been Tendulkar and it will be Tendulkar for life. He is someone who has inspired me immensely. Just watching him play for India, I used to dream of winning games for India, because he used to do it single handedly. I just had a vision and got a chance to play with him and do something like that. He has been my superhero and he will be for my lifetime," Kohli said in an event, where he was unveiled as a brand ambassador of a newly launched teen superhero MaxSteel. Kohli relives the final of the 2011 World Cup against Sri Lanka at Mumbai, where he was instrumental in a 83-run stand with Gautam Gambhir. "When I was walking into bat in 2011 World Cup final when my idol got out. I felt I was playing in a field where there is no one else apart from me but 11 other Sri Lankan players. So it was totally quiet. So I wish I had some super powers so I could do something really special." The 24-year-old, who is set to lead Team India for the upcoming 5 ODIs against Zimbabwe starting Wednesday, talked about 'heroes and villains' in cricket. "In the game of cricket, hero is a person who respects the game and does not corrupt the game. The one who doesn't or corrupts the game, they are the villain. They should be punished and they have been punished in the past," the Delhi player said. Kohli became the 22nd player to lead India in international cricket when he captained the team in the recently concluded tri-series in the Caribbean when MS Dhoni was injured. Many consider him to be the eventual successor to Dhoni. On leadership, he says, "I like to always lead from the front and set an example for whoever is playing with me or around me. I like taking responsibilities. That is my natural thing." Team India are going through a purple patch after winning back-to-back ODI titles - ICC Champions Trophy and West Indies tri-nation series - and retaining their No.1 rank in ODI cricket. Kohli says the near future of Indian cricket looks bright. "I can't guarantee total success but if we continue this way, it will be a good time for Indian cricket. A lot of things that would make people happy," he said. The stylish batsman goes on to says that if we players are hungry to do well, experience of players may yet take a back seat. "I don't think experience matters, especially in limited overs game. You need eleven players who are hungry for success, hardworking and whose vision is the team victory. If all 15 players are strong and it is a strong unit, which is good." Talking of toys in sports, Kohli terms his cricket bat not merely as a toy but a weapon instead. "The bat is not a toy, it's a weapon. It gives me everything in life, which helps me to do everything on the field." Kohli is a two-time World Cup winner, albeit at different age levels - he led India Under-19s to the ICC World Cup title in 2007 and was an integral part of the 2011 victorious ICC World Cup campaign at home. http://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/news/211069-sachin-tendulkar-my-superhero-for-life-says-virat-kohli
Sachin=GOD Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 He is someone who has inspired me immensely. Just watching him play for India, I used to dream of winning games for India, because he used to do it single handedly. I just had a vision and got a chance to play with him and do something like that. He has been my superhero and he will be for my lifetime, a few days ago we were talking of "impact".....
Old guy Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 i can sense huge increase of kohli lovers on icf now
Number Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 i can sense huge increase of kohli lovers on icf now Its opposite avkc will get flooded. Why sachin why not Dhoni India's greatest cricketer ever.
JaFanatic Posted July 20, 2013 Author Posted July 20, 2013 kohli will be the face of world cricket :icflove:
Haarkarjeetgaye Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 He is increasing his followers - Mr Kohli. captaincy is making the adrenaline flow
maniac Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 Well I am a SRT Bhakt like some of you may know but statements like these are more like something that are politically correct things to say than anything else.....If Kohli adored SRT,His attitude would have been completely different....Just saying :dontknow:
Old guy Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 Its opposite avkc will get flooded. Why sachin why not Dhoni India's greatest cricketer ever. Sidhoni might join avkc now :nervous:
vvvslaxman Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 i can sense huge increase of kohli lovers on icf now :cantstop: you bet
CSK Fan Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 Well I am a SRT Bhakt like some of you may know but statements like these are more like something that are politically correct things to say than anything else.....If Kohli adored SRT,His attitude would have been completely different....Just saying :dontknow: Sachin today does not wield any power in the team, it's Dhoni. Sachin hasn't been in the media, hasn't played LOIs. I see absolutely no point in being politically correct about Sachin instead of for Dhoni This is the same guy who made the statement about Sachin carrying India's hopes on his shoulder, so am pretty sure this is legit. What do you mean by attitude being different?
Executioner Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 superhero eh? some people eats and sleeps tendulkar all day
maniac Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 Sachin today does not wield any power in the team, it's Dhoni. Sachin hasn't been in the media, hasn't played LOIs. I see absolutely no point in being politically correct about Sachin instead of for Dhoni This is the same guy who made the statement about Sachin carrying India's hopes on his shoulder, so am pretty sure this is legit. What do you mean by attitude being different? 2 things here......Dhoni is the greatest captain ever and Sachin is the greatest player ever are the 2 biggest cliches you will hear from any one...ask any player and that is pretty much the same response you will get...I never said Kohli is sucking up with his statements,it is a politically correct cliche when talking to the media. As far as attitide goes,The BC MC is not very SRT esque but that can be overlooked as Kohli tbh does come across as a humble guy off-field but on-field no way he carries himself like SRT did PS:I am not AVKC
CSK Fan Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 2 things here......Dhoni is the greatest captain ever and Sachin is the greatest player ever are the 2 biggest cliches you will hear from any one...ask any player and that is pretty much the same response you will get...I never said Kohli is sucking up with his statements,it is a politically correct cliche when talking to the media. As far as attitide goes,The BC MC is not very SRT esque but that can be overlooked as Kohli tbh does come across as a humble guy off-field but on-field no way he carries himself like SRT did PS:I am not AVKC I am a great Sachin fan but I didn't try to be humble like him when I played either. Nor did I try to copy his shots P.S, this Kohli response goes way beyond, "he is the greatest" cliche
maniac Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 I am a great Sachin fan but I didn't try to be humble like him when I played either. Nor did I try to copy his shots P.S, this Kohli response goes way beyond, "he is the greatest" cliche Ok Fair enough but still this statement means nothing as I already mentioned stuff like these are cliches..Hell even Wasim Akram says SRT is the greatest player ever in Indian media but sings a different tune elsewhere,so I dont read too much into these statements..As I said if Kohli did actually on-field with his performance or demenaour to emulate or imitate SRT and then said it,then we can give importance to this statement.
JaFanatic Posted July 20, 2013 Author Posted July 20, 2013 Ok Fair enough but still this statement means nothing as I already mentioned stuff like these are cliches..Hell even Wasim Akram says SRT is the greatest player ever in Indian media but sings a different tune elsewhere' date='so I dont read too much into these statements..As I said if Kohli did actually on-field with his performance or demenaour to emulate or imitate SRT and then said it,then we can give importance to this statement.[/quote'] You dont have to immitate him in every aspect just because he is your favourite cricketer Kohli has a good work ethic for a cricketer and he wants to be a leading performer every time like Sachin but to ask him to change his character is too much imo.
maniac Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 You dont have to immitate him in every aspect just because he is your favourite cricketer Kohli has a good work ethic for a cricketer and he wants to be a leading performer every time like Sachin but to ask him to change his character is too much imo. :dontknow: Already agreed on that...Just saying statements like these are cliches and not taken too seriously
JaFanatic Posted July 20, 2013 Author Posted July 20, 2013 :dontknow: Already agreed on that...Just saying statements like these are cliches and not taken too seriously Fine :D
1983-2011 Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 Well I am a SRT Bhakt like some of you may know but statements like these are more like something that are politically correct things to say than anything else.....If Kohli adored SRT,His attitude would have been completely different....Just saying :dontknow: +1
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