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Virat Kohli, one of cricket's most celebrated players, opened up about his personal insecurities during the IPL 2023 season, revealing a rarely seen human side of the sport's superstar.
Jos Buttler, IPL 2022's highest run-scorer with 863 runs, shared an intimate conversation where Kohli admitted,
"sometimes I pick up the bat and feel like I don’t know how to play." This candid admission highlights the immense pressure and self-doubt even elite athletes face.
Buttler empathized with Kohli's struggles, noting that managing expectations is a universal challenge in professional cricket. He remarked,
"There are more expectations on him than anyone in world cricket." Despite Buttler's own difficulties living up to the high standards set after his stellar 2022 season, he found solace in knowing that even a player of Kohli's stature experiences moments of uncertainty.
This revelation humanizes the sport's icons, reminding fans and aspiring cricketers alike that vulnerability and self-doubt are part of the journey to greatness. Kohli's openness about his mental battles during IPL 2023 offers a fresh perspective on the pressures faced by top athletes and the resilience required to overcome them.
Sources: Virat Kohli revealed his insecurities during IPL 2023, sharing with Jos Buttler moments of self-doubt, including feeling unsure about his batting. Buttler, IPL 2022's top scorer, empathized, highlighting the immense pressure Kohli faces as one of cricket's biggest stars.
