Virat Kohli has opened up on his approach in the Ahmedabad Test, saying his defense is his strongest point. Kohli scored 186 in India’s first innings in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia that ended in a draw at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
In a video released by the BCCI, Kohli can be seen talking to India coach Rahul Dravid, saying he was playing well even before the fourth Test. Kohli’s knock in Ahmedabad helped India put up 571 runs on the board, after bowling the visitors out for 480.
“As far as approaching this innings was concerned, I knew I was playing well even in the matches before this one. To be fair, this was a really good wicket to bat on but having said that, the Australians utilized the wickets very well,” said Kohli.
Kohli said that his defense is his strongest point and is a template that he has followed throughout his Test career.
“Boundaries weren’t easy to come by to be honest, the outfield was slow, the ball was soft, and they were pretty consistent. The one thing that really calmed me down was that I was just happy to pick up ones and twos and I could bat four-five sessions. That’s where the fitness and physical preparation comes into play for me,” said Kohli.
“The one thing that stood out was batting fitness. To be able to bat for four-five sessions and for that you need to physically prepare yourself. That’s’ where the mindset comes from. I’m pretty happy scoring 30 runs in a session and not hit a boundary and absolutely not be desperate because I can bat like this for six sessions and get a 150,” Kohli added.
