New Delhi: Everybody associated with the world of Cricket is wondering of what has been the driving force behind India's star batsman Virat Kohli's dream run.
Well, the legend-in-the-making has let it out himself and if you are expecting it to be something extraordinary, then you are set to be disappointed.
In the post match presentation of IPL's 56th league match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils, Presenter Sanjay Manjrekar quipped Virat with a question, whose answer is anticipated by millions.
He asked, "What do you do to not get carried away by your past performances, something that a lot of young and aspiring cricketers would want to know?"
Here's what he said.
"Well, it’s not easy, but you have to start afresh every day. I know it sounds very boring and traditional but that’s the way it is. I mean, to have the discipline to improve as a cricketer every day, you need to do boring things. You need to build your innings the same way and it doesn't matter how well you are striking the ball. Similarly, your training and your diet have to be boring. As a sportsman playing at this level, you need to make sure that every day is made use of. You need to make everyday count and that is something I believe in. When I come to the field I am extra motivated because I am working hard off the field."
His phenomenal phase began with the World T20 and reached a level higher in the IPL where he has already hit a record four centuries. He averages a staggering 83.54 in 15 games this season and is only 81 short of completing 1000 runs.
"Every day is a new day. I always feel that there is a scope for improvement and with every game, I take the plus and the minus as this helps me improvise. There is no substitute to hard work and discipline," Kohli told PTI in an e-mail interaction.
About his much talked about aggression, Kohli said, "I went through the same stuff that every cricketer goes through when he comes in. You are insecure about your place, you make mistakes in your desperation. You want to do really well and you don't really control yourself on and off the field."
"But as time progresses, you settle down and make consistent choices in your game as well as off the field which gradually helps you be on the top of the game," he added.
Post the IPL, he will be hosting a charity dinner in association with the Smile Foundation . He feels it is his responsibility to do his bit for the youth and underprivileged kids.
