Virat Kohli’s performance in the second Test against the West Indies was praised by Aakash Chopra, who also emphasized how the modern batting legend’s discipline has allowed him to dominate world cricket.
On Day 1 in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Thursday, July 20, Kohli struck an unbeaten 87 from 161 deliveries. India finished the day at 288/4, with Ravindra Jadeja at the other end scoring 36 without losing.
In one of the 500 international matches Kohli has played to far, Chopra noted that his discipline has been his strongest quality, saying the following in a video posted to his YouTube channel:
In his 500th game, Virat Kohli became the first batter to record a half-century. What are the things that matter most to a player after 500 games? Discipline is most important. Due to his discipline, this player is successful.
The former Indian opener emphasized that Kohli’s performance on Thursday was again another example of his tenacity, commitment, and self-control, explaining:
In the innings he is currently playing, the same thing has occurred. He has steadfastly adhered to the three Ds: absolute determination, dedication, and discipline. In the first 15 to 18 deliveries, he didn’t even open an account. No one was in a rush. Nobody needs to be told that he is an excellent player or that this is his 500th game. He went slowly.
After facing his twenty-first delivery, Kohli scored his first run. During his current unbroken 87-run performance, he has only hit eight fours.
Virat Kohli’s driving, in the words of Aakash Chopra, “makes him extremely special”
Another exceptional aspect of Virat Kohli’s game that Aakash Chopra chose to highlight was his driving.
The next ‘D’ in his driving is a lovely one after that. He has always had a slightly bottom-handed playing style; such a player doesn’t drive well through the cover region, but his driving is what makes him so unique.
The renowned pundit continued by praising the former Indian captain’s drives throughout his undefeated innings and wishing the milestone man the best of luck in the future, saying:
It is a unique form of playing. He has performed outstandingly. In this match, he also drove luxuriously. It is anticipated that he will continue to advance and play more matches. So, we send our warmest wishes your way. Keep going, Virat, my friend.
Kohli will want to make his unbeaten 87 into a three-figure total in order to end his nearly five-year drought without scoring a century in a foreign test match.
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