71st hundred: how he feels
It shocked me a bit. Virat Kohli said after smashing 122 against Afghanistan that he least expected to get a hundred in this format.
How did he respond?
Gratitude fills my heart. My experience over the past two-and-half years has been invaluable. My 34th birthday is just around the corner. It’s time to say goodbye to angry celebrations. There is one person who has helped me put things in perspective, and that is why you see me standing here. She’s Anushka. She, as well as our daughter Vamika, are the beneficiaries of this hundred.
During celebrations, he thought about various things
There were a lot of things accumulated. There has been openness, welcome, and space for me among the team members. Outside, a lot of things were happening.
Anushka is the recipient of his hundred
My daughter Vamika and my friend Anushka also contributed to this hundred. Being next to someone who puts things in perspective, such as Anushka, who was by my side the entire time, is invaluable.
After returning from a break, he reflects on his attitude
When I returned, I did not feel desperate. My past experiences have made me grateful to God. Taking a break helped me become the best version of myself for my team. I felt the old touch coming back as soon as I walked into the nets.