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Virat Kohli credited former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid and batting coach Vikram Rathore for supporting him during that difficult period when he felt mentally weak after leaving the captaincy of the Indian team. During RCB Innovation in Bengaluru, Kohli said that his performance in Test cricket between 2020 and 2022 was not as per expectations. During this period, he could not score a century for a long time, due to which the mental pressure on him increased. He only took the names of Rahul and Vikram, from which it can be understood that Rohit Sharma did not support them.

Kohli told that Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathore not only gave him technical advice but also kept him mentally strong. He said, “Both of them made me realize what I have achieved in my career. Because of their support, I started finding joy in playing cricket again.” Kohli admitted that handling the captaincy of the Indian team was not easy. He said that a captain always has to think about the team players and keep his emotions behind.

He told that for many years no one asked him how he was mentally. However, Kohli did not call it a complaint and said that if given a chance, he would like to serve as captain again in the same manner. Kohli explained the importance of hard work and patience to the young players. He said that players should not give up before recognizing their limitations.

According to him, if a player starts reducing the pressure of his work in the beginning, he will never be able to reach his true potential. Kohli believes that continuous hard work and self-confidence are the biggest keys to success. Let us tell you that Virat Kohli is currently playing in IPL and is performing well.