After helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru retain IPL title, Virat Kohli He spoke about the changes in his batting, the demands of modern T20 cricket and the lessons he hopes young Indian cricketers can learn from his journey. He urged the upcoming players to understand the match conditions and adapt their game accordingly.Kohli, who was instrumental in RCB’s title-winning campaign and had another strong season with the bat, said his focus has always been on finding ways to improve and help the team.“The fact that I continue to play and compete, I want to improve my game and find places where I can make a difference and help the team score. That has always been my focus,” Kohli said in a video shared by IPL.The former Indian captain said that young players should focus on understanding the game instead of relying only on power hitting. According to him, according to the conditions and the situation of the match, the players should be prepared for batting in different ways.“It’s about understanding the game conditions. The preparation should be such that you can play 3-4 different ways. If the pitch gets tough, you should be able to hit boundaries, not just sixes. Even if that’s not possible, you should be able to rotate, strike and stay in the game,” he said.Kohli added that the work done away from the matches helps the players to find solutions on the field. He said that this is the message he tries to convey whenever young cricketers approach him for advice.“For that, you need to work behind the scenes when you’re not competing. That’s probably the process when you want to make an impact on the field. Hopefully, whoever comes to talk to me, I can convey the same message clearly. Indian cricket High,” he mentioned.The 37-year-old said versatility is important in modern cricket and players must always respond to the demands of the situation.“I try to prepare a good game and try to implement it in the best possible way in every situation I play. I request the youngsters to understand only one thing. Play according to the situation and the demands of the game. If you stay with the situation of the game, you will always be able to find solutions.”Kohli also acknowledged how T20 cricket has changed over the years and said players must keep adapting.“The game is changing so fast. It’s just an opportunity for me to look at the areas where I can improve. The explosive side of the game was something that needs to be taken care of nowadays.”He explained that while he may not be among the biggest six-hitters, he has worked on maximizing his power.“I’m not a guy who hits 40-50 sixes in a season, but I can hit 70-80 fours. I really worked on that aspect of my game. I will hit the shots I can hit more often and take the bowlers forward. It has always been my goal to be as consistent and impactful as possible. It’s nice to know that we’ve had a 100% success rate in the last two seasons when I’m in the game longer. It also makes it clear to me that if I stay long enough in the game, our chances of winning improve significantly. Of course, it’s a great feeling,” he said.Reflecting on RCB’s title defence, Kohli said the team entered the final against Gujarat Titans with confidence after topping the points table and earning a direct spot in the final.“We came into the game today, not feeling the same as last year. We were so relaxed, so confident in our skillset and we just knew that if we played to our potential, we were the best team in the comp.“And the league stage was a testament to that. We finished top of the league table and reached the final first. And yes, a very professional, very sensible performance from the entire team throughout the season. And yes, we had no doubts coming into today,” expressed Kohli.
