NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s aggression is a defining feature of his personality and cricketing style. It has been central to his success as one of the greatest modern-day cricketers and a transformative captain for India.
The former captain’s fiery demeanor on the field, combined with his relentless hunger for runs, makes him a force to reckon with.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Though Virat has admittedly mellowed down with age, marriage and becoming a father, the aggressive streak is still alive in him.
And that was evident when Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Travis Head in the second innings of the first Test against Australia in Perth.
Head was the one who had denied India the ODI World Cup title last year by scoring a brilliant 137 in the final.
So Head’s wicket always holds special importance for the Indians since then.
Virat Kohli back among the runs with a solid hundred vs Australia in Perth
In a video that is doing the rounds on the internet, a panel of Fox Sports can be seen discussing Virat Kohli‘s aggression in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The clip begins with the host saying, “Virat Kohli was out of form before he managed a hundred. Honestly the game was over before Travis Head got out but that didn’t stop Bumrah and Virat Kohli getting a little over-excited.”
The dismissal of Head is played on screen and it shows both Bumrah and Kohli letting their emotions flow.
After the video one of the panelists says, “That show how much it means to them and I think that’s what the Australians were missing.”
Another panelist agrees and adds, “Yup and that passion. You know what I loved about Kohli’s century, he sat for one day with his pads on waiting to bat, out of form, he was twitching and I thought he can’t score runs here. Few mates of mine some journos spotted him at a coffee shop this morning, he had brought his family in and they said you know what for all this talk about him being a superstar, he’s just down to earth, he has matured, when he came to Australia he was a young hot-head early on, but he’s matured, he’s quite the man now.”
Over the years, Kohli has matured and learned to channel his aggression more effectively. His focus on controlled aggression has allowed him to thrive in high-pressure moments without losing composure.
Virat’s aggressive attitude has redefined Indian cricket’s approach. It has helped shed the traditional “nice guy” image, replacing it with a fierce, competitive persona that commands respect worldwide. His aggression, paired with his unparalleled consistency, cements his legacy as one of cricket’s all-time greats.
