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Virat Kohli Acknowledges Batting Insecurities in Chat With Jos Buttler

On the 'For the Love of Cricket' podcast Buttler revealed that Kohli drew on his own doubts to counsel him on handling pressure after his record-breaking 2022 run tally

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Jos Buttler, left, and Virat Kohli
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Overview

  • During an IPL 2023 joint training session with Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Buttler asked Kohli for tips on managing heightened expectations
  • Kohli admitted that he sometimes picks up the bat feeling unsure of his technique
  • He told Buttler to accept his 863-run haul instead of chasing a repeat of his record 973-run season
  • The exchange illustrates how leading players across IPL teams share experience beyond club boundaries
  • Buttler said Kohli’s openness reassured him that performance doubts are part of every athlete’s journey