Virat Kohli Opens Up About His Changing Aggression
Kohli’s Aggression: Then and Now
In a recent conversation, Virat Kohli discussed his aggression and how it has changed over time. Kohli acknowledged that his aggression can sometimes go too far, but his primary concern has always been his team’s well-being.
Kohli’s Aggression: A Rollercoaster Ride
At the RCB Innovational Lab Indian Sports Summit (via ESPNCricinfo), Kohli shared his thoughts: “It’s naturally kind of getting tapered down again…People are not happy about that either. I don’t know what to do, to be honest. Earlier, my aggression was a problem, now my calmness is a problem.”
Kohli’s Caring Nature
“The starting point has been of care. I want this all to be an event that helps my team win. That’s why you see the celebration that I have when we pick up a wicket in a tight situation. Because I’m like, yes, this is exactly what needs to happen. And I represent it like that,” Kohli explained.
Kohli on Competitiveness
Kohli confirmed that his competitiveness remains strong, even though his aggression has lessened. He admitted that his aggression has occasionally gotten the better of him in recent times.
- Kohli’s competitiveness remains unchanged
- Aggression has taken a backseat
- Kohli acknowledges past aggressive outbursts
“My competitiveness has not gone down. So, I think for a lot of people, it’s very difficult to process how is the competitiveness going to be at the same level if the aggression is not. You can still be aggressive in your mind, but you don’t necessarily need to express it out there every
