India vs Australia: Virat Kohli is the representation of a new India, not an Australian mentality.© AFP
India captain Virat Kohli declared himself on Wednesday as a “representation of the new India”, always ready to face challenges with optimism by responding to Greg Chappell’s view that he is “the most Australian non-Australian cricketer. of all times”. On the eve of the first Test against Australia, Kohli was asked about his aggressive style of cricket along with a fighting attitude that the former Australia captain, who also served as India’s coach, found similar to the mentality of his compatriots. .
“I would like to say that I have always been myself,” said the skipper during a virtual press conference ahead of the opening test against Australia from Thursday.
“As is my personality and my character, I am the representation of the new India. For me, this is how I see it,” he said.
“In my opinion, it is not about being compared to the Australian mentality as such. It is the way we started to rise as the Indian cricket team and my personality has been that way from day one,” he added.
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The new India, according to one of the country’s most followed sports icons, is the one that is not afraid to take on challenges.
“The new India accepts challenges and is full of optimism and positivity. We make sure we are prepared for any challenge that comes our way.”
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