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Virat Kohli reveals his way of preparation after his 135(120) against South Africa (X)
Overview
- Virat Kohli scored 135(120) in the first ODI of the 2025 series against South Africa in Ranchi and won the Player of the Match Award
- Following his great knock, Virat opened up on his way of preparation in the post-match conference
- He claimed that his way of preparation has always been more on the mental side than on the physical aspect of his game
Virat Kohli scored 135(120) in the first ODI of the 2025 series against South Africa in Ranchi and won the Player of the Match Award. Following his great knock, Virat opened up on his way of preparation in the post-match conference. He claimed that his way of preparation has always been more on the mental side than on the physical aspect of his game.
Kohli said that as long as he is in a good mental space, he is good to go. The veteran added that he physically works hard every day in his life, and added that it isn't related to cricket anymore. He claimed that it has become a part of his lifestyle.
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"I’ve never been a big believer in a lot of preparation, if that makes sense. All my cricket has been mental. As long as I feel good mentally, I can play the game. I work physically very hard every day of my life. It’s got nothing to do with cricket anymore. It’s the way I live," Virat said.
"I took a day off before the game because I’m 37," - Virat Kohli
The star batter said he's fine as long as his fitness levels are up, his mental game is on point, running between the wickets is as good as ever, and his reaction to the ball is on point.
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"So as long as my fitness levels are up and my mental enjoyment and sharpness are there, when you can visualise the game and see yourself running as hard, reacting fast on the ball, you know it’s fine. I took a day off before the game because I’m 37. So I also need to look after the recovery," Kohli added in his statement.