Watch: Virat Kohli’s Honest Press Conference After The Loss Against Pakistan, Video Goes Viral

On 4 September 2022, India took on Pakistan in the ‘Super Four’ of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. But, Pakistan managed to win the match by five wickets with one ball to spare. Virat Kohli’s 60-run knock helped India to score 181 runs in 20 overs. But, Pakistan chased down the target in 9.5 overs by losing five wickets.

With this loss, India’s scenario for qualifying for the final gets tougher. But, after the match, Virat Kohli came out to attend the post-match presentation. In that press, he opened up on many things related to his recent off form, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. However, he also heaped high praises on Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. The video went viral on the internet.

Here is the shared video:

“When I left Test captaincy, I got a message from only MS Dhoni” – Virat Kohli at the post-match press conference

While speaking in the post-match press. He said that when he left the Test captaincy of India, only MS Dhoni sent a message. He said: “I can tell you one thing. And that is when I left Test captaincy, I got a message from only one person with whom I had played earlier, and that was MS Dhoni. This is when many people had my number. A lot of people gave suggestions on TV, and they have a lot to say but all those who had my number, no one messaged me.”

In the match, Arshdeep Singh missed a sitter of catch which might cost India the match. But, Kohli backed him and said: “Even when I played my first game against Pakistan in Champions Trophy, I played a bad shot and got out. Anyone can make mistakes under pressure. It is natural to feel bad. The team environment is great right now, credit for this goes to management and the captain. So one must accept his mistake, address it and look forward to being in that pressure situation once again.”

Kohli also heaped praises for Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. On Hardik, he said: He’s actually realized his potential and what he can actually do. Coming out of the recently concluded IPL, he understands his importance and looks like a changed man.” Meanwhile, for Yadav, he said: “See there are a very few players in the world than can bat as he does and I have always said it once he gets going it becomes very difficult to stop him.” On Rohit’s captaincy, he added that the current team environment is quite good. For that, all the credit should go to Rohit Sharma and the team management. Meanwhile, India will be in action again on 6 September 2022 against Sri Lanka.