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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

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 …

Virat Kohli confirms he will only play one form of game for India: ‘That’s how it’s always going to be’ | Cricket News

Virat Kohli confirms he will only play one form of game for India: ‘That’s how it’s always going to be’ | Cricket News

After Virat Kohli was named the Player of the Match after India’s 17-run victory over South Africa in the first ODI at Ranchi, the talismanic batter reiterated that he had no plans to reverse his retirement in other formats of the game. This was Kohli’s first game for India in many months since he only plays in the 50-over format for India. Despite that, Kohli’s 135-run knock off 120 balls helped India pile on 349 runs while batting first. After the game, when Kohli was picking up his player of the match award, Harsha Bhogle asked him: “The physical aspect is never worrisome. You were running twos like you were a young kid. You were stopping balls on the boundary at long on like you were a young kid. The actual playing of the game, you’re now only playing one form of the game. By the way, is that how it’s always going to be?” To this, Kohli responded: “Yes, that’s how it’s always going to be. I’m just playing one form of the game.” …