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‘Only Way To Have Long Career’ Kohli Wants Pant To Strictly Follow Dhoni’s Valuable Advice
Whenever Virat Kohli attends a press conference these days, the whole cricketing world seems to keep a close eye on him.
Be it his hard-hitting pre-departure media conference before the South Africa tour or his interactions with the press where we saw the light-hearted side of the India skipper, Kohli’s presser always makes the headlines.
Kohli dropped a bombshell just before leaving for the Rainbow Nation, claiming that he was informed just 90 minutes before the Test squad selection that he will not be captaining the side in the 50-over format.
I am absolutely fit: India captain Virat Kohli https://t.co/JT5f2amTwx
— ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2022
This explosive press conference became the talk of the town for several days and former cricketers, including the former head coach of the side Ravi Shastri, called for a dialogue between Ganguly and Kohli to clear the lack of communication that has caused havoc in the media.
On Monday, Kohli was again in the firing line of questions of media and while answering a question about Rishabh Pant’s shot selection, the India skipper recalled a piece of advice that was given to him by MS Dhoni.
Kohli said Dhoni had told him in a bid to have a long career, there should be a gap of at least 7-8 months between repeating the same mistake.
Eyes on the prize and all set for the Second Test in Chennai. Looking forward to a good game and the #knowledgableChennaicrowd in attendance! @bcci #RP17 pic.twitter.com/hfvL3YNtUA
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) February 12, 2021
The India skipper added that he conveyed the same to Rishabh Pant while speaking to him about his shot selection during practice and he feels that the wicket-keeper will learn from his mistakes and deliver a big performance for the team.
“We have all made mistakes in our careers, whether it is getting out due to our own mistake, due to bowler’s brilliance or crumbling under pressure. As long as you are being able to identify your own mistake and trying to work on it, that is how you can succeed. I know Rishabh does that and he will learn and come up with a big performance for the team,” Kohli said.
“MS Dhoni once told me there should be a gap of at least 7-8 months between repeating the same mistake. Only then can you have a long career. This piece of advice has stuck in my system,” he added.
Kohli had missed the last Test due to a back spasm but he confirmed that he is fit to feature in the Test series decider.
However, fast-bowler Mohammed Siraj, who struggled with his hamstring, is not 100 per cent fit and is unlikely to make it to the final XI on Tuesday.