In a reminiscent reflection, Virat Kohli revisited the iconic six off Haris Rauf during the T20 World Cup 2022 against Pakistan at the MCG. The star Indian batter shared insights into the distinct nostalgia associated with reliving those unforgettable moments. Kohli, the protagonist in India's challenging chase, shed light on watching his legendary shot, dubbed the 'Shot of the Century' by the ICC, underscoring the profound significance of such captured moments.
Pakistan, batting first, amassed 159 in 20 overs, propelled by fifties from Shan Masood and Iftikhar Ahmed. India stumbled early in their chase, reaching 31/4 in 6.1 overs. Kohli, alongside Hardik Pandya, orchestrated a recovery, with Kohli's spectacular sixes off Haris Rauf standing out as pivotal moments.
While speaking exclusively to Star Sports on the 'Believe: The Diwali Miracle' show, Kohli expressed, "I have seen this a lot of times, but these small things in the middle, these are very special because obviously, you have lived these moments but you haven't seen it again."
He emphasized the nostalgic sentiment evoked by revisiting these moments, acknowledging the captured essence of his cricketing feats.
Delving into the intricacies of cricket improvement, Kohli elucidated on his transition from technical proficiency to strategic advancements crucial for team success. His articulate statements unveiled his mindset as a cricketer and his gratitude for being part of moments that encapsulate the pure beauty and intensity of the sport.
Notably, Kohli attributed a touch of destiny to his 'Shot of the Century,' stating, "You realize this in a moment. If anyone comes up to me and says when I was 10 that at 35, I will be here, if anyone claims that they knew what was going to happen in written and sign it, I would have given them everything. If they knew what my 25-year journey would be, that it happened to have reached here, that is a larger package, it is a compressed version.
"I didn't know what was going to happen and how it happened. It just happened; I can't sit here and claim it. That is a larger package and that is injustice to what I felt that night, I can never forget it in my life. Never. And that is the reason people who saw it felt the same thing. It wasn't like someone said it or claimed it; the moment had purity, and everyone felt it," he added.MORE ON SPORTS TAK:
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