As BCCI pushes for seniors to play domestic cricket, Virat Kohli says, ‘I’ve never been a big believer of a lot of preparation’ | Cricket News
After his commanding statement with the bat, Virat Kohli gave one straight and a few subtle clarifications. The nudge-and-wink whispers in the media about seniors – read Kohli and Rohit Sharma – being asked by the BCCI to pull back their Test retirements proved to be wishful thinking. Kohli broke many hearts by saying that he will be sticking to just one-format – ODIs. He also indirectly answered questions floating around Indian cricket for some time. Will he play the domestic 50-over tournament for Delhi, something the selectors want him to do? Can a player based in London just turn up to represent India? He dropped hints and those apt in reading between the lines would have understood. “I’ve never been a big believer in a lot of preparation, if that makes sense. All my cricket has been mental. As long as I feel good mentally, I can play the game,” he told the broadcasters after getting his Player of the Match award. Since he is not a big believer in preparation, will playing for …

