IND vs WI Live: Virat Kohli faces media – Former India skipper Virat Kohli had taken a break from media including the broadcasters after the explosive press conference, slamming the BCCI ahead of South Africa tour. On Friday, he finally faced the media, although the cricket experts from the broadcasters after scoring 30th 50 in T20Is. He spoke about backing himself and staying positive. Follow India vs West Indies Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
It was Virat Kohli who rescued India with a gritty 52-run knock in the 2nd T20 after India lost Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Thanks to the foundation he laid, Rishabh Pant and Venkatesh Iyer built on it, powering India to 186/5.
IND vs WI Live: Virat Kohli faces MEDIA for first time since EXPLOSIVE press conference, says ‘Wanted to stay positive’ – Watch video
IND vs WI Live: Virat Kohli faces MEDIA for first time since EXPLOSIVE press conference, says ‘Wanted to stay positive’ – Watch video
“I had decided when I went in to stay positive but then we lost a few wickets. I still wanted to keep going but unfortunately, I got out. I was happy with my intent that I wanted to play my shots. Sometimes you play with responsibility, over a period of time, you tend to ask if you want to play the big shots early,” Virat Kohli told host broadcaster Star Sports after India’s innings came to an end.
Kohli had recorded scores of 8, 18, and 0 in the ODI series against West Indies and in the first T20I, the right-handed batter was dismissed after a knock of 17. However, in the second T20I, the former skipper brought out his vintage shots to play a quality knock of 52.
IND vs WI Live: Virat Kohli faces MEDIA for first time since EXPLOSIVE press conference, says ‘Wanted to stay positive’ – Watch video
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IND vs WI Live: Virat Kohli faces MEDIA for first time since EXPLOSIVE press conference, says ‘Wanted to stay positive’ – Watch video
“You don’t want to be reckless but at the same time, you want to play your shots. That is the balance you strive for. Today I was happy with that balance. The wicket was gripping in the middle so if we are smart with the ball we have got enough. Special mention to Rishabh and Venky in the end. They have got us those 10 extra runs,” Virat Kohli added.
Kohli played a 52-run knock as India posted 186/5 against West Indies in the ongoing second T20I of the three-match series. Rishabh Pant (52*) and Venkatesh Iyer (33) also contributed with the bat as India posted a score of more than the 180-run mark. Pant and Iyer had formed a 76-run stand for the fifth wicket.
In the final six overs, India managed to add 76 more runs to their total, taking the score past the 180-run mark.
IND vs WI Live: Virat Kohli faces MEDIA for first time since EXPLOSIVE press conference, says ‘Wanted to stay positive’ – Watch video
