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In an exclusive chat after their remarkable partnership that secured India‘s victory against Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 opener, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul share insights on the match and their upcoming journey.
Stellar Recovery After Early Setback
After a shaky start with three batters dismissed for ducks and only two runs on the board, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul displayed incredible resilience and skill, forging a match-winning 165-run partnership in India’s opening World Cup match against Australia in Chennai. Kohli’s contribution of 85 and Rahul’s unbeaten 97* guided India to a convincing six-wicket victory, successfully chasing down the modest target of 200.
Exclusive Chat Revealed
The camaraderie between Kohli and Rahul was on full display as they engaged in a candid chat about their match-winning performance. The video of their conversation was shared by BCCI on their official platform.
KL Rahul provided insights into the partnership, highlighting their focus on conserving energy and running intelligently. He shared, “I won’t lie, you know how it was the only chat after I think 50 or 70 runs of partnership was let’s conserve energy. Let’s not run the twos but once you hit it in the gap then I guess instincts take over and we end up running. It was a tough day but it could get our World Cup journey started with a good victory.” This partnership proved to be a vital factor in India’s successful World Cup journey.
Virat Kohli expressed his initial concern about India’s unusual start and the abrupt circumstances under which Rahul had to bat. He then asked KL Rahul, “The start was quite bizarre. What was your feeling when you were walking in?” Rahul replied, “I never expected it…I just came and sat, I just had a shower, the minute I sat down Ishan got out.”
Kohli’s Hometown Connection
Looking ahead to India’s next World Cup match against Afghanistan in Delhi, KL Rahul touched upon the significance of playing in Kohli’s hometown. Kohli shared his feelings about returning to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, where his cricket journey began. He expressed gratitude for the memories and growth that his hometown represents.
Kohli also acknowledged the unique situation of playing in front of the pavilion named after him at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. He mentioned, “It’s a bit awkward for me, playing in front of the pavilion named after me. Honestly, I don’t like to talk about it a lot because it is a very awkward feeling.”
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