'If he scores runs or doesn't, it is a...': Harbhajan Singh gives massive advice to Virat Kohli amid Ranji Trophy return

'If he scores runs or doesn't, it is a...': Harbhajan Singh gives massive advice to Virat Kohli amid Ranji Trophy return
Harbhajan Singh and Virat Kohli

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Virat Kohli last played a Ranji match in 2012.

Virat Kohli is currently featuring for Delhi in Ranji Trophy clash against Railways.

Cricketing legend Harbhajan Singh advised batting great Virat Kohli to enjoy in Ranji Trophy clash. Kohli is currently featuring in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match for Delhi against Railways. Kohli made his comeback in the Ranji Trophy after 2012. The fans turned up in large numbers and filled the stadium to catch a glimpse of their favourite. 

According to Kohli's 2011 World Cup-winning teammate Harbhajan, whether Virat scores runs or not is a different matter altogether. He just wants Virat to enjoy cricket and impart knowledge to India's youngsters. 

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"Virat Kohli is a role model. Youngsters will look up to him. If he scores runs or doesn't, it is a different matter. If I was Virat Kohli, it would be to enjoy. When we start playing cricket because we enjoy it," Harbhajan said on his YouTube channel.

 

"When you reach Virat's level, the pressure and expectations take the front seat while enjoyment takes the back seat. I want him to enjoy the game and tell youngsters how to be Virat Kohli," he added.

Kohli's domestic outing came after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued 10-point guidelines where they made it mandatory for national players to feature in domestic cricket when they are out of international action. The 36-year-old last featured in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 where he managed to score 190 runs in five Test matches. 

After witnessing Kohli's struggle to score runs, Harbhajan advised the Indian star to occupy the crease and spend three to four hours. 

"When he goes out to bat, he should occupy the crease and spend three to four hours. Even if Virat scores zero, he will still be Virat Kohli. He will never be a lesser player. His achievements are very big. He should occupy the crease, and if he does that, he will score runs," he added. 

After finishing the Ranji Trophy match, Kohli will join Rohit Sharma-led squad for the three-match ODI series against England before the Champions Trophy 2025.