Virat Kohli : Sachin Tendulkar helped me transform my career !

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    India’s Skipper and Test Captain Virat Kohli revealed how master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has helped him to overcome the toughest period in his career . Virat Kohli who made his Test Debut in the year 2011 , and has also impressed in the series followed in Australia , South Africa and New Zealand . But the matter became worse when he toured England in 2014 , and has just managed to score 13 runs in 5 Test Matches.

    At that time , Kohli was struggling with his performace and was very low on confidence , and even the Board thought he had now entered a slump but it was the perfect time for the little master Sachin Tendulkar to come to Kohli’s rescue. It seems that Sachin Tendulkar spent enough time with Virat , boosted up his morale and confidence and shared some invaluable tips , which made him reach new heights today!

    Here is what Kohli has to say , “When I came back from England’s Tour I met him (Sachin Tendulkar) , we spoke for a long time , in fact he came to visit me and we spent a lot of time together . He said that he had watched me in England , and had shared with me a few technical things which were important and somehow were neglected by me.”

    Virat Kohli celebrates 14th Test hundred at Visakhapatnam , November 17.

    “He explained me what to do in a situation when you are intent to strike the ball but not sure of what to do at the crease that time . Like I never used a forward press , but he advised me to do it , for the fast bowlers in the same way like I would defend a spinner. He emphasised me to do every move with same conviction , maybe it swing , seam or anything .”

    Kohli has also shared his experience about making 14 Test Hundreds and say , “I know a lot of guys and seen them practicing in the nets , like they want to hit 200 -300 balls before the game. In my case , I always overdo things when  I feel I am ready to do it , I just become so desperate to do it well so I go away from the routine.”

    At last he said , “The best thing which I have learnt from him (Sachin Tendulkar) is to stay relaxed mentally . If you don’t feel to hit the ball , then better don’t hit it. He said not to look at other people who are having great net practice for so long hours . Since then , I went off , tried and tried the same thing and came out frustrated . And that had helped me a lot.”

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