Virat Kohli has made runs all around the globe and established himself as one of the modern-day greats. The Indian batting maestro Kohli will be the x-factor for the Indian team in the Asia Cup 2023 and ODI World Cup 2023. The 34-year-old is known for his tremendous energy on the field, as he plays the games with a lot of aggression.
Virat Kohli has produced some memorable performances for the Indian team in International Cricket in ICC events and big tournaments for the Indian team since his debut. To date, he has scored a total of 75 centuries and 130 fifties in International Cricket.
Despite his contribution to Indian cricket, the 34-year-old has come under a lot of criticism, especially during his captaincy tenure, where he failed to win a single ICC trophy. During his captaincy stint and as a player he gave some befitting replies to the media. Here are the five savage replies by Virat Kohli in the press conference.
1. Will You Drop Rohit Sharma From T20 Internationals? – Virat Kohli
During the 2021 T20 World Cup, where India lost their opening game against arch-rivals Pakistan by thrashing 10 wickets, A journalist questioned the Indian Skipper Virat Kohli about Rohit Sharma’s place in the team, as he was dismissed by Shaheen Shah Afridi to put a halt the India innings.
“It’s a very brave question. What do you think sir? What do you think the team [should be?] I played the team I thought was the best. What is your opinion? Will you drop Rohit Sharma from T20 internationals? Will you drop Rohit Sharma?,“Virat Kohli gave a savage reply to the journalist at the post-match conference.
Ishan Kishan was not played in the team for the first match of the World Cup, as the question was raised by the media for which Virat Kohli gave a perfect reply to the media.
2. “I’ll just bat” – Virat Kohli On Tackling James Anderson Threat In England
Indian captain Virat Kohli addressed a press conference ahead of the first Test match against England. One of the journalists asked the Indian skipper how would he tackle England’s veteran pacer James Anderson, as the Indian batting maestro had trouble against England’s pacer in the new ball.
To which, Virat Kohli replied “I’ll Just Bat”
Before that 1st test against England, James Anderson dismissed India’s current best batsman five times in Test matches, as he found it difficult against Anderson in Swinging conditions.
3. What Do You Think? – Virat Kohli Savage’s Reply To His On-field Behaviour Against New Zealand
Virat Kohli plays with a lot of emotions on the field, as he gives everything on the field to set up things for the Indian team on the field. During the 2020, New Zealand, Virat lost his cool when asked about his on-field antics against Kiwis players and fans, as he gave an angry send-off to the New Zealand Skipper Kane Williamson during the game
The journalist asked, “Virat, what’s your reaction to your behavior in the field yesterday, swearing at (Kane) Williamson when he got out, swearing at the crowd? As an Indian captain, don’t you think you need to set a better example on the field?”.
To this, Virat Kohli replied, “What do you think?”.
Virat Kohli was unhappy with the question in the media, as he gave a savage reply to walk back. The former Indian skipper plays with a lot of emotions, as sometimes his emotions get the better of him on the field.
4. The Snake Didn’t Fall Off Eventually – Virat Kohli Reply To Nathan Lyon
Nathan Lyon referred to the former Indian skipper Virat Kohli as the head of the snake, as the Indian veteran is a vital wicket in the Indian team. The 34-year-old gave a fitting reply to the Australian spinner in reply.
“We wanted to bounce back hard. Not to show anyone but prove ourselves how well we can play. They showed the intent, they showed the belief that we can win from any situation. The snake didn’t fall off eventually.” Virat Kohli replied
Lyon spoke about how important it is to take Kohli’s wicket because he is one of the best players in the world for which Virat Kohli has never been one to hold back his word stating that he would make a comeback in the next game.
5. We Don’t Ask For Help From Upstairs – Virat Kohli Taking Dig on Aussies
Kohli was not happy with the Australians for systematically cheating when using the DRS system in the second Test. During the 2017 Border Gavaskar Trophy, Smith looked toward the players’ area in the stands when deciding whether to review the verdict using the Decision Review System after he was given out leg before wicket to Umesh Yadav.
