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[Saba Sports News] Virat Kohli, the stalwart of Indian cricket, is set to participate in his fourth ODI World Cup as India seeks its third title on home turf. Kohli’s return to form after a three-year dry spell makes him a crucial pillar of India’s batting lineup. The 34-year-old was part of India’s victorious 2011 campaign on home soil, and along with Ravichandran Ashwin, he remains the sole active player from that triumphant team.
This year, the Delhi-born cricketer has been in sensational form, amassing 612 runs from 13 innings at an impressive average of 55.63 and a strike rate of 112.91. His outstanding performance includes three centuries and two half-centuries.
Reflecting on his challenging phase, the former India captain shared his transformation, emphasizing that the days of angry celebrations are behind him. Kohli mentioned the valuable advice and suggestions he received during this period, focusing on improvements.
Kohli also revealed that his dip in form was more a result of his mental state than any technical flaw. He meticulously reviewed videos from his prime, maintaining the same initial movements and approach to the ball. The struggle, he realized, was within his mind, making it challenging to articulate to others.
In ODI World Cups, Kohli stands as India’s second-highest run-scorer, tallying 1030 runs from 26 innings at an average of 46.81 and a strike rate of 86.70, which includes two centuries and six half-centuries. The star batter is determined to contribute significantly to his team’s quest to end their ICC Trophy drought.