Indian cricket has evolved through various era. First we saw era of Gavaskar. Then came era of Tendulkar. Now after yesterday innings we have entered era of Kohli.
When Sachin would be on the crease, Indians would not shy to bet for India's victory irrespective of target or opponents. It was as if some miracle man is standing in the middle. The placards on the ground would read "If cricket is religion, then Sachin is my god" or "Commit all your sins now, even god is watching Sachin's batting". With yesterday innings Kohli has gone one step beyond.
Kohli's inning was class apart, very ethereal and perfected to the extreme. His shot selection, running between the wickets, and powerful strikes were a treat to watch. It was not against a toothless attack. Rather some of the balls he converted into fours were wicket taking balls. His hard work on his game, body, and most specifically on his mind was completely on display during the last few overs.
Most important was his controlled aggression and calmness under pressure situation. He played deflated shots except for one long on six, picking right gaps and right areas beating the most electric fielders.
After Sachin's retirement many of my friends had stopped watching cricket but with this inning and the twenty-twenty effect, we are sure that game would be as thrilling and exciting as they were before. Surely, With players like Kohli, we can bet on Indian victory with confidence.
Till last night, Many Indians would have been skeptical about anyone who could break Sachin's records. But with this class display, Kohli has certainly entered in the "Sachin zone".
Possibly, the time has come to redesign some placards with slogans like "If cricket is religion and Sachin is its god then Kohli is Sachin reincarnated".
When Sachin would be on the crease, Indians would not shy to bet for India's victory irrespective of target or opponents. It was as if some miracle man is standing in the middle. The placards on the ground would read "If cricket is religion, then Sachin is my god" or "Commit all your sins now, even god is watching Sachin's batting". With yesterday innings Kohli has gone one step beyond.
Kohli's inning was class apart, very ethereal and perfected to the extreme. His shot selection, running between the wickets, and powerful strikes were a treat to watch. It was not against a toothless attack. Rather some of the balls he converted into fours were wicket taking balls. His hard work on his game, body, and most specifically on his mind was completely on display during the last few overs.
Most important was his controlled aggression and calmness under pressure situation. He played deflated shots except for one long on six, picking right gaps and right areas beating the most electric fielders.
After Sachin's retirement many of my friends had stopped watching cricket but with this inning and the twenty-twenty effect, we are sure that game would be as thrilling and exciting as they were before. Surely, With players like Kohli, we can bet on Indian victory with confidence.
Till last night, Many Indians would have been skeptical about anyone who could break Sachin's records. But with this class display, Kohli has certainly entered in the "Sachin zone".
Possibly, the time has come to redesign some placards with slogans like "If cricket is religion and Sachin is its god then Kohli is Sachin reincarnated".
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