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‘Isliye ye GOAT hai’ – Fans react to Virat Kohli’s ‘No one wants a World Cup more than me’ statement ahead of 2023 ODI World Cup
Rohit Sharma and Co. are gearing up to win the upcoming ODI World Cup as the hosts. Notably, the Men in Blue last won the World Cup in 2011 as the host after defeating Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium during the final match under the captaincy of legendary cricketer MS Dhoni. In addition, Team India is again looking to clinch the upcoming tournament on home soil. Meanwhile, speaking on the same subject, India star cricketer Virat Kohli reveals that after 15 years, he still enjoys encounters with top teams or players.
In addition, the India stalwart says the upcoming ODI World Cup is a challenge for him, which excites him to do something new to reach the epitome of the level. Moreover, the former India captain has shared that any challenge makes him excited.
After 15 years I still like encounters, and the World Cup 2023 is one: Virat Kohli
“Any challenge in front of you, you look forward to it. When difficulty comes in front of you get excited. You do not shy away from it. After 15 years I still like encounters, and the World Cup 2023 is one (challenge). It excites me, I need something new to, you know, propel me to another level,” Virat Kohli said.
Furthermore, the 34-year-old batter also says that there will be immense pressure on the team owing to the expectations from the fans. Notably, the RCB opener has clarified that the players want to win the upcoming major tournament more as a compare to fans. Moreover, the stylish right-handed batter admitted that Indian fans have a lot of expectations and emotions for the team.
“The pressure is always there. The fans always say they want (the team) to win a cup very badly. I would like to say, not more than me. So, I am in the right place. Honestly, I know the expectations are there and the emotions of the people are there. But please know that no one wants to win more than players,” he added further.
Check out how fans have reacted to his statement:
GOAT 🐐
— Gyani Khopdi (@gyaniKhopdi) August 28, 2023
— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) August 28, 2023
Pic from future pic.twitter.com/Hz1t8qnN4R
— Naks..! (@oyenakss) August 28, 2023
Imagine the reaction after this shot if there was a social media 🥵🔥 pic.twitter.com/LWx3MOaIzc
— MAHIYANK™ (@Mahiyank_78) August 28, 2023
Don't forget that you are one of those responsible for that pressure. When you constantly tweet about the players, sport, their lives etc, this becomes insufferable for them. You guys are not social media influences but peddlers of undue pressure & divisiveness
— Sab Changa Si (सरफरोशी की तमन्ना अब दिल में है) (@philpjg) August 29, 2023
That Virat Kohli’s speech after the World Cup win was what gained him millions of fans overnight! I became his Fan then as well, since I grew up idolizing Sachin Tendulkar pic.twitter.com/yW1Bj8oxZR
— Sammy Alex M. (@alexcrypto22) August 28, 2023
Repeat this, Virat. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/XkWgtwQBQn
— The CrickFun (@TheCrickFun) August 28, 2023
