‘No shame in accepting that I have made many mistakes’ – Virat Kohli’s honest reflection on captaincy stint for Indian National Cricket team
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has candidly admitted to making numerous mistakes during his tenure as skipper, while maintaining that he never acted out of selfish motives. Kohli, who stepped down as captain of the Indian cricket team in the shorter format in 2021, was subsequently removed from the ODI captaincy by selectors in a bid to avoid having separate captains for white-ball formats. Following India’s tour of South Africa, Kohli announced his resignation from the Test captaincy as well.
In an episode of PUMA’s Let There Be Sport documentary series, Kohli acknowledged his fallibility as a leader and emphasized the importance of learning from one’s mistakes. “I have no shame in accepting that I have made many mistakes when I was the captain,” Kohli said. “But the one thing I know, for sure, is that I never did anything for my own selfish motives. I can guarantee that from day one to the last day.”
Kohli reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the team’s success, stating, “I have not done anything for myself. I just had one goal: to take the team ahead.” While he admitted that decisions might not always have been correct, he emphasized that his intentions were never misplaced. “The intent was never in the wrong place,” he asserted. “Failures will keep happening, but you will learn from that.”
The 34-year-old highlighted the significance of learning from mistakes and the evolution it brings. “Many times decisions have been wrong, but these things teach you a lot. Then you start taking it as the whole journey and what went well, but then you learn from all situations,” he explained.
Virat Kohli in great form for RCB in IPL 2023
As Virat Kohli continues to represent the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, his introspective remarks shed light on his growth as a player and leader. The upcoming match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) presents another opportunity for Kohli to demonstrate his commitment to the team and apply the lessons he has learned from his past experiences.
In the ongoing IPL 2023, Kohli has made 420 runs in 11 matches at an average of 42 and a brilliant strike rate of 133.76. The right hand batter has hit 6 half- centuries with a highest score of unbeaten 82.
