Press Trust of India
Mohali, March 26: Virat Kohli said Saturday that it is difficult to be consistent in the shortest format and the two tight wins against Pakistan and Bangladesh were humbling experiences for the team, who began their World T20 campaign as the overwhelming title favourites.
“It was very good to get that win (over Bangladesh). It is very difficult to be consistent in this format and you need to come to terms with that. Sometimes you need character to get you over the line and that is why our spinners and Hardik (Pandya) were brilliant for us against Bangladesh,” stated Kohli.
“This format requires you to be at the top of your focus while batting and fielding. So we need to stay in the moment and not get carried away,” the Indian vice-captain added.
Kohli said Aussies will be tough as usual but India would take positives out of their 3-0 win Down Under in January. “You always want to win convincingly but it is not possible all times. However, if we play to our potential, remember the good things that we did against Australia recently, I am sure we can beat them again,” asserted Kohli. “It is important to remain positive and that is what we are trying to do.”
Kohli, who is in the form of his life, is a lot mellowed person now. Asked whether ‘puja’ or meditation keeps him going, Kohli quipped, “Do I look like a ‘puja’ guy?”
But then he explained that hard work and addiction to success form the backbone of his performances. “The basic thinking is I want to improve as a cricketer every day. I work hard hoping it pays off,” he informed.
“As a cricketer, you don’t have a long career. For me it is an opportunity. Once you get addicted to it (performing), you want more and more of it,” added India’s premier batsman.
