“I don’t think I have played at this level for a good two to three years now”: Virat Kohli reacts to his Player of the Series award
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Virat reflected on his six-hitting abilities and picked his best innings of the series
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 65 runs off 45 balls in the third ODI against South Africa. He hit 6 fours and 3 sixes as India won the match by 9 wickets while chasing 271 and clinched the series 2-1. Kohli amassed two hundreds and a fifty to take his runs tally to 302 at an average of 150 and a strike rate of 117.05. It was the 12th Player of the Series award for the veteran in the fifty-over format. He reacted to his sensational format.
“Just playing the way I have this series has been the most satisfying thing for me. I don’t think I have played at this level for a good two to three years now. Feel really free in my mind; the whole game is coming together nicely. I’ve tried to maintain my own standards and make an impact. I can bat long, according to the situation,” he said.
Kohli admitted that there have been times when he doubted himself as a player.
“You have many phases where you start doubting yourself. You feel nervous, especially in batting, where one mistake can cost you. It’s a whole journey, getting better, becoming a better person. I can realise the negative thinking patterns, knowing and working on that helps the temperament. I’m glad to still be contributing to the team. I have no shame in admitting that there have been numerous instances when I doubted myself,” he added.
Virat reflected on his six-hitting abilities and picked his best innings of the series.
“When I play freely, I know I can hit sixes. Just wanted to push my boundaries and do well. The first innings was the best of this series. I hadn’t played since Australia, just the energy on the day helps take risks. That opened me up in a way I’ve not felt in a while. Grateful for how the games have gone.”
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