On the pitch, Virat Kohli is recognized for his zeal and aggression. Cricket has been the greatest level for him.
Cricket has been the greatest leveller for Virat Kohli. Kohli has never let his cricket suffer, whether he is in agony or happy. The first indicators appeared while a teenager was attempting to break into the major leagues.
Prem Kohli, Virat Kohli’s father, abandoned him when he was 18 years old. He died at the age of 54. Kohli Senior died of a heart attack in the early morning hours of December 19, 2006.
Kohli was in action for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy. Overnight, he was hitting 40. Kohli returned to save Delhi from a follow-on, much to the amazement of his colleagues.
Kohli’s ability to bear responsibilities from an early age could not have been better shown. In cricket, the 100th wicket is seldom your finest innings. On a challenging course, a gritty 80 or a match-winning 75 might rank higher. Kohli has a long history of responsible knocks.
“I still remember the night my father died as being the most difficult period of my life. But the need to play came to me immediately the morning after my father died. In the morning, I contacted my (Delhi) coach. I stated that I wanted to participate since not finishing a cricket game is a sin for me. That was a life-changing experience for me. The significance of this sport in my life is enormous,” Kohli said to CNN.
His unwavering attention on the field has been a trademark of his performance. Kohli’s desire to succeed and overcome adversity has already cemented his position in sports history.
Kohli has been likened to Sachin Tendulkar on several occasions, and he has been regarded as a god by his teammates, whether they be from Team India or the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Tendulkar, surprisingly, returned to cricket following his father’s death.
Source: sports ndtv