Otherwise, 'people will eat you up': Virat Kohli gives a glimpse of his mindset

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Virat Kohli hit his 29th Test century during the ongoing second match against West Indies, an old interview of the star Indian batter is doing the rounds on social media. It was his first Test century outside India in almost five years. In that interview, Virat Kohli, who is known for this feisty mindset on the field, speaks about his cricketing mindset.

In that 2021 interview with Sky Sports, Virat Kohli said: «When I step onto the field I have to believe I am the best. My mindset was clear from the first time I started playing this game. I am not going to allow anyone to think I'm just a pushover on the field.

It's not to disrespect anyone, it's belief in my own abilities,” Kohli said. Social media users could not help but applaud his on-field attitude with some users commenting: „I need this attitude!“ and „What a confidence“. In the same interview Kohli also said something that speaks further about his mindset: „Fine, you have the ball in hand but if you get it wrong you know you are going to for runs.

I am going to stand here all day. If you get me out and bowl a great spell, hats off to you. But the next time I am going to be here again so make sure you bring your A-game.

That's the mindset I try to get into. At this level, if you show any vulnerability, people will eat you up,” he said. Kohli's on-field attitude despite playing 500 international games for India also came in praise from West Indian greats.