“It was quite bizarre. The start was quite bizarre”: Virat Kohli opens up about the match winning partnership with Kl Rahul against Australia in WC.
Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli reflects on the significance of his match-winning partnership with KL Rahul against Australia, emphasizing that its uniqueness stems from the challenging circumstances they faced on the field.
Starting from a dire situation with the scoreboard reading 2/3, the duo embarked on a remarkable journey of revival for India’s innings. Their achievement was not merely a display of cricketing skills but a testament to their unwavering determination and exceptional temperament. They were compelled to exert themselves and exhibit relentless running between the wickets, making the entire experience memorable for Kohli.
In a video shared by the BCCI, Virat Kohli candidly discusses the essence of their partnership with KL Rahul, highlighting the extraordinary effort
Virat Kohli said “The highlight of our partnership for me was how content we were to just knock the ball around. It was not about how many balls we had played and how many runs we had got. Just fighting through the physical challenges of what we had come through in the afternoon and in the evening the pressure even makes you more tensed and fatigued. Just knocking the ball around and reducing the total by 10-15 runs at a time. That for me was something that helped us build the big partnership.”
He also opened up on the batting collapse saying “I know the situation wasn’t ideal. When you came in, I know you were all over the place while walking in and you were still padding up and putting gloves and all that (laughs). The first thing I told you was that it was a quick turnaround. It was quite bizarre. The start was quite bizarre.”