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[Saba Sports News] At the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata, cricket legend Brian Lara praised Virat Kohli’s exceptional dedication and commitment to cricket. Lara, deeply impressed by Kohli’s performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, stated that he would encourage his son to follow Kohli’s example if he pursued sports. Lara emphasized Kohli’s significant impact on his team and the importance of individual achievements in team sports.
Lara expressed his admiration for Kohli, highlighting the importance of commitment and dedication in becoming a top sportsman. He addressed perceptions about Kohli’s performance and India’s World Cup outcome, underscoring that while team victories are paramount, individual successes like Kohli’s are vital contributions.
“I have a son and I can tell you that if my son has to play any sport, I will be using Kohli’s commitment and dedication to not just add to his strength, but whatever it takes to become a Number one sportsman. First of all, for Virat Kohli, I know a lot of people will say or have already said that Kohli’s performance does not matter as India did not win the World Cup,” Lara shared.
Lara also commended Kohli’s disciplined approach to cricket. Kohli’s record-breaking performance in the World Cup 2023, including scoring 765 runs in 11 matches with an average of 95.62 and surpassing several records, impressed Lara. He noted Kohli’s transformative influence on cricket’s preparation and discipline, concluding that Kohli’s legacy extends beyond his cricketing prowess to how he has revolutionized the game’s preparation and discipline.
“What impresses me most about Kohli is his true legacy, for he has changed the face of cricket and how you prepare for the game. The discipline that he has stands out, always,” Lara added