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'I'm not going to worry about expectations': Virat Kohli reveals how he plans to bat in new ODI role
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Indian cricketer (born 1988)
Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer and former all-format captain of the Indian national cricket team. He is a right-handed batter and an occasional right-arm medium-pace bowler. Considered one of the greatest batters in cricket, he has been acclaimed for his batting skills and records. Kohli has the most centuries in ODIs and the second-most centuries in international cricket with 86 tons across all formats. He is also the leading run-scorer in the Indian Premier League.
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Virat Kohli is back in his favourite format, but this time without the weight of expectations and the constant chase for milestones hanging over him. As he prepares to return to ODI cricket against the West Indies, the soon-to-be 38-year-old says he has consciously chosen to play with greater freedom and focus on what…
Virat Kohli said the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last for India and his sole goal is to win it. He said he now wants to bat with greater freedom and stop worrying about expectations as India begin a new ODI cycle.
Team India batter Virat Kohli claims that not being bogged down by expectations has helped him bat at a higher tempo in recent years.