“Yes, Kohli is selfish” – Venkatesh Prasad shuts people who are calling obsessed with personal milestones.

Former Indian fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad has strongly criticized those who label Virat Kohli as “selfish” and accuse him of being overly focused on personal achievements. In a passionate message posted on his social media platform, Prasad praised Kohli for displaying the right kind of “selfishness” in his approach to the game.

On his 35th birthday, Virat Kohli achieved a remarkable milestone by equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He accomplished this feat by scoring an unbeaten 101 runs off 121 balls during India’s 2023 World Cup match against South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Indian team set a challenging target of 326/5, and their bowlers subsequently dismantled the Proteas, restricting them to a mere 83 runs in 27.1 overs.

While Kohli received widespread acclaim for his exceptional innings, there were a handful of individuals who questioned his intent, accusing him of prioritizing personal glory over the team’s interests. These critics pointed to instances where Kohli appeared to slow down towards the latter part of his innings.

Venkatesh Prasad, a former cricketer with a deep understanding of the game, came to Kohli’s defense. He expressed his support for the Indian captain by emphasizing the importance of understanding the nuanced concept of “selfishness” in cricket.

Venkatesh Prasad tweeted “Hearing funny arguments about Virat Kohli being Selfish and obsessed with personal milestone. Yes Kohli is selfish, selfish enough to follow the dream of a billion people, selfish enough to strive for excellence even after achieving so much, selfish enough to set new benchmarks, selfish enough to ensure his team wins. Yes, Kohli is selfish.”

Prasad’s argument centers on the idea that there is a crucial distinction between the right and wrong kind of selfishness in cricket