A new book "Winning like Virat: Think & Succeed like Kohli" by Abhirup Bhattacharya, unravels the secrets of the cricketer's consistent form, while attempting to decode his philosophy towards life
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli speaks during a news conference in Mumbai on May 24, 2017. India's cricket team leaves for England on May 25 to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 beginning June 1. Pic/ AFP
New Delhi: From scoring forgettable runs of 10, 12 and 19 in his debut domestic, ODI and Test matches respectively, to becoming the Indian skipper, Virat Kohli's inspiring journey is bound to evoke curiosity among cricket fans. A new book "Winning like Virat: Think & Succeed like Kohli" by Abhirup Bhattacharya, unravels the secrets of the cricketer's consistent form, while attempting to decode his philosophy towards life.
"If we focus on Virat, the cricketer and the man, we will find some extraordinary traits of his leadership skills, the ability to keep his cool under pressure, a fearless attitude and a desire to win every game that have shaped him as he is today," Bhattacharya writes in the book. "From off the field to his maturity in handling the media, from his business acumen to his excellent leadership and man-management skills -- there is little doubt that
Virat's success is not a matter of luck alone but of relentless hard work and a dedicated goal to succeed," he says.
In the book, the writer etches Virat's success curve by using statistics that chart his performances and anecdotes from his predecessors and contemporaries in the game. According to Bhattacharya, it is only Virat Kohli who has managed to enjoy a fandom that comes even close to the
popularity of Sachin Tendulkar. Virat, he says, has re-captivated the attention of the 1990s' generation to the TV screen just like Sachin. "My obsession with cricket started during my school days when hopes of billions of Indians rested on the shoulders of Sachin Tendulkar. Post Tendulkar's retirement, I felt that cricket will never be the same.
"It was at this juncture that we saw the rise of a new legend in the making ¿ Virat Kohli. His consistency across various formats and the sheer force with which he plans his innings is a model to behold in the modern era," Bhattacharya says. Taking a retrospective look at Kohli's career, the book
also observes how the cicketer seized every opportunity to cement his place in the Indian cricket team over the years. It highlights his art of nurturing relationships both inside and outside the game.
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