Virat Kohli Reflects on 2011 IPL Speech, Laughs at Chris Gayle Remark
The cricket star revisits his early career on JioHotstar's '18 Calling 18,' blending humor with insights on media scrutiny while excelling in IPL 2025.
- Virat Kohli recently watched a clip of his 2011 IPL Player of the Match speech during JioHotstar's '18 Calling 18' segment.
- In the clip, a 22-year-old Kohli humorously commented on Chris Gayle's batting strategy, a remark he now finds amusing and slightly embarrassing.
- Kohli joked about his younger self, saying, 'Chris could play himself in? Waah! Ghalat fehmi dekh lo,' while critiquing how social media overanalyzes players' quotes today.
- The reflective moment highlights Kohli's personal growth and self-awareness, as well as the evolving nature of media scrutiny in sports.
- Currently performing strongly in IPL 2025, Kohli has scored 164 runs in four innings with a strike rate of 143.86, proving his enduring excellence on the field.
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