Riyan Parag, a young Rajasthan Royals (RR) wonder, has been open about his admiration for the famous Virat Kohli and his desire to win games for his side in the same way that the senior star did. One of the most important lessons Riyan is learning from Kohli is how to manage your impulses for the benefit of the team.
Virat Kohli has been regarded as the ‘Chasemaster’ for more than a decade, owing to the number of times he has led his side to victory. Riyan Parag offered insight on how the former Indian captain concentrated on the team’s needs while controlling his desire to break boundaries nearly at will.
Riyan Parag, speaking on The Ranveer Show podcast, said the following regarding Virat Kohli’s mental control:
“He is a completely different person altogether. I think now that the stage he is in, he is in complete control. It is a very tough thing to do in cricket to be in control of your game. When you hit a six and 40,000 people cheer, it is difficult to control. You know you can hit the next ball for six, but then the team doesn’t require it. He doesn’t give in to temptations.”
Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag also said that, despite having a spectacular IPL 2024 season with the bat, he made the error of playing that wild shot three or four times when his excitement was racing. currently only 22, the teenager feels that managing his mind in a stressful environment is an art he is currently learning.
Virat Kohli had recently spoken about criticism and external noise
Virat Kohli also shown how in control he was with his approach when he replied to concerns about his strike rate. During the IPL 2024 season, Kohli spoke with Jio Cinema on gaining the ability to win games over time and how he tackles with ‘external noise’.
He had stated:
“I know what I can do on the ground. For that, I don’t need to tell anyone what kind of a player I am or show what ability I have. I never went and asked someone how to win games for my team. Over the years, I had been in those situations and only after failing several times did I master the art. If I am winning matches regularly that’s not every time it happens just by chance.”
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap after making an incredible 741 runs for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2024 IPL season. The Indian squad may be tempted to deploy him as an opener against Ireland on Wednesday, June 5, in the T20 World Cup.
