Virat Kohli maintains remarkable cool after post-match ‘condescension’; video goes viral

Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, August 29

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If there’s one thing Virat Kohli’s not known for, it’s for keeping his cool. The fiery skipper of the Indian cricket team is known to have a temper to match his cricketing skills.

And yet, it’s his remarkable restraint at what many perceive as condescension at a post-match press conference after India’s loss to England in the third test that is now drawing praises on social media.

At a usual post-game press conference, a reporter criticised the way the Indian team played. A clip that’s been doing the rounds shows the unseen reporter explaining to Kohli how England’s bowlers were bowling full and how Indian batsmen missed a chance to score.

Kohli, who’s known to lose his temper now and again at the odd post-match press conference, remarkably kept his cool at this, saying only: “Okay Thanks”.

Virat Kohli in press conference tonight pic.twitter.com/zXgljQhy1N

— ⚰️🌈 (@The_Sleigher) August 28, 2021

Kohli during press conference today 🥰 @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/F9V6rSxTVh

— S🍂 (@VkAsStan) August 24, 2021

Kohli’s composure in press conferences has come a long way from the guy who’d get defensive.

He has the same attitude after a big win and a big loss, which is again down to character.

Haven’t seen anybody grow that much in public eye, in every way possible.

— Vikramjit Singh (@Vikramjit_S) August 29, 2021