Melbourne: Ahead of his side’s high-profile clash against Pakistan at the ICC T20 World Cup, star Indian batter Virat Kohli said that playing at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground against the arch-rivals is going to be tough and players will be tested to the hilt both technically and mentally.
In a video posted by International Cricket Council (ICC), Kohli talked about the challenges and excitement of playing in such high-pressure games and the importance of believing in one’s capabilities.
“You wake up excited for these kind of games. You feel grateful to be a part of this game, that you play this game and not watch it as a spectator. Go out there and be sure of who you are and have faith in your abilities,” said the former India captain.
“Pressure is a privilege in position where I am sitting right now. If you look at it as a problem, you are in the wrong place. So we just need to embrace it, be real with it. The beauty is that when you have done your best, it leaves a smile on your face. That’s what you play for,” shared Karthik.
“When you play an India vs Pakistan match, it is gonna be a sea of blue and green. With that comes a lot of fun,” expressed the right-hander on the massive support both teams get during the game.
India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya heaped praises on the fans for supporting them away from home and mentioned that the players don’t feel they are playing away with the massive support they get in Australia.