Kohli reveals new batting plans ahead of West Indies ODI series
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Virat Kohli discusses his evolving batting strategy and his support for Shubman Gill ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies.
The Times of India
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- Virat Kohli says he intends to play with greater freedom and focus on his established role of stabilizing the innings before increasing his scoring rate.
- The cricketer aims to maximize his contributions by adding 30-40 extra runs once he is set at the crease.
- Kohli also expressed confidence in Shubman Gill's leadership abilities and potential for a long tenure as India's ODI captain.
- These comments follow India's recent series loss to England and precede the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies.
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- The Times of India[1]‘Last World Cup I’m going to play for India’: Virat Kohli vows to give everything
- The Times of India[2]‘I’m not going to worry about expectations’: Kohli reveals new batting plans
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Virat Kohli
former India captain
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“The intensity of a 50-over World Cup is greater than anything. Because now, it's about 10 games at a T20 level of intensity. But you are playing 2.5 T20 games in one day. And to maintain that intensity for 10 games in a big tournament and World Cup is a big deal”
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…Speaking to JioStar ahead of India's ODI series against West Indies, Kohli underlined the unique physical and mental demands of a 50-over World Cup and made it clear that winning the title is his ultimate objective. “ The intensity of a 50-over World Cup is greater than anything. Because now, it's about 10 games at a T20 level of intensity. But you are playing 2.5 T20 games in one day. And to maintain that intensity for 10 games in a big tournament and World Cup is a big deal ,” Kohli said. “Also now, it's in foreign conditions. It takes a lot out of you. For me, it's the last World Cup I'm going to play for India. And that is my motivation. Like, you know, to leave everything out there. And…
“Also now, it's in foreign conditions. It takes a lot out of you. For me, it's the last World Cup I'm going to play for India. And that is my motivation. Like, you know, to leave everything out there.”
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…Because now, it's about 10 games at a T20 level of intensity. But you are playing 2.5 T20 games in one day. And to maintain that intensity for 10 games in a big tournament and World Cup is a big deal,” Kohli said. “ Also now, it's in foreign conditions. It takes a lot out of you. For me, it's the last World Cup I'm going to play for India. And that is my motivation. Like, you know, to leave everything out there. And of course, the goal is absolutely to win the World Cup. And whatever it takes, I'm absolutely ready.” One last World Cup, one clear goal The 2027 World Cup will give Kohli another opportunity to chase the trophy in…
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