Virat Kohli is standout institution for all the youngsters across the globe. With his illustrious career and valuable experience, he often guides the young talents. Whether its in international level or in IPL, youngsters always seen taking tips from him. India’s Sarfaraz Khan and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel shared their experiences with former captain Virat Kohli. They discussed how interacting with him impacted their growth and approach to the game.
Sarfaraz Khan on Virat Kohli:
Sarfaraz Khan has entered into international cricket arena after showcasing strong display in the domestic circuit for a long. As the Test series against Bangladesh approaches soon, Sarfaraz Khan has been included in the team. He is all set to shared the dressing room with Virat Kohli at the international level. But Sarfaraz Khan shared the same dressing room with Kohli a few years back.
Sarfaraz Khan became the youngest player picked in the 2015 IPL Auction by Royal Challengers Bangalore. He spent four seasons under Virat Kohli’s guidance, showcasing his unique batting style. Those early years were a significant learning phase for him. Sarfaraz recently shared his experiences with Kohli during that time, emphasizing the impact Kohli had on his growth as a player and how it shaped his approach to the game.
He said, “His (Virat Kohli’s) passion and spirit are unmatched. Whenever I saw him, even in the pre-match meetings, he’d take charge and tell everyone how many runs he’d score off a particular bowler and break that down for everyone. To be gutsy enough to stand up and talk with such positivity in front of everyone and then deliver the next day is a very unique ability.”
On First Meeting and His Mindset:
Meeting a legend like Virat Kohli is always exciting, and it was no different for Sarfaraz Khan. He recalled his first encounter with the then-RCB captain. Sarfaraz shared how memorable that moment was, reflecting on how it impacted his journey and left a lasting impression on him.
He said, “I met him at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for the first time. I had scored 45 runs in 21 balls here and he bowed at me. I had a lot of fun that day. It was a dream to share an Indian team dressing room with him it will come true in the future if I get the opportunity.”
Virat Kohli’s mindset is one of the secrets of his success. While talking about this, Sarfaraz said, “He is clear about his game. He knows the work a player needs to keep doing and that criticism or praise shouldn’t affect your game. ‘This is my work, I have to do this in the morning, this in the afternoon, this in the evening, and sleep at a specific time.’ That’s what I have learned from him.”
Jurel on His First Meeting With King Kohli:
In this IPL season, Rajasthan Royals’ wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel grabbed the attention with his exceptional batting display. After that, he made his Test debut earlier this year against England. He recently opened up about his interaction with Kohli.
Jurel said, “I asked him how he stayed so consistent and how I could improve my game. It’s something I’ve always been curious about, I even asked Dhoni sir the same thing. They have become legends and there must be a secret behind it. I know now that doing what seems boring and easy repetitively has built these legends.”
Later he added, “Kohli told me that, if doing the boring things were so easy to do, everyone would be doing it. You have to keep doing those things and then you’ll be able to accomplish your dreams.”
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The Duo on Kohli’s Batting:
From cricket greats to thousands kids of India, it will be hard to find a person who doesn’t love to see Virat Kohli play. With his every stroke, he amazed fans. Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan are also two of them. While talking about Kohli’s techniques, Jurel said, “ How he steps out and hits it over the covers, that’s not an easy shot.”
On the flip side, Sarfaraz Ahmed named his two beautiful shots. He said, “I love his flick shot and his cover drive.”
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