Kohli: I know I can step up at any moment because I hit the ball well.

Virat Kohli is now averaging 146 strike rate in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a number he has never achieved before. Kohli has been more willing to take risks, especially when it comes to hitting over the top to test boundaries. He is lofting more balls each inning this year than in the previous ten. He believes that his expertise and maturity over the years have enabled him to play the game in two or three distinct ways. His eighth century in the IPL was the eighth of his career, two more than any other batter in the tournament’s history. However, he struggled with a lack of pace and bounce, which the Rajasthan Royals spinners exploited. Read More…

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