Former India batsman Ajinkya Rahane has said that Virat Kohli has never shared the secret to his exceptional success in white-ball run chases, despite being asked multiple times over the years.
Kohli is usually regarded as one of the best chasers in limited-overs history. His ability to pace an innings, withstand pressure, and accelerate at the proper time has helped India win numerous memorable matches.
The batting mainstay averages an amazing 89.07 in successful ODI run chases, with 24 centuries in 105 innings. In T20Is, he has an equally impressive average of 78.61 from 39 successful run chases.
Rahane confessed that he was inquisitive about what made Kohli so good in stressful situations but never received an explanation.
Kohli has established himself as one of the best white-ball batsmen of all time, with over 19,000 international runs and 55 hundreds in ODIs and T20Is. His steadiness in high-pressure chases has frequently been cited as a distinguishing feature of his great career.
The reason for our successful cooperation was good and transparent communication: Rahane
Rahane also commented on his successful batting partnerships with Kohli in Test cricket, citing their distinct styles and regular communication in the middle.
During the 2010s, the tandem developed one of India’s most dependable partnerships, combining aggression and composure to rescue the team from difficult situations on multiple occasions, particularly in international settings.
Rahane also stated that Kohli frequently discussed strategies with him in the middle, including whether he should participate in verbal confrontations with opposing players.
Rahane and Kohli had an amazing partnership record in Test cricket, combining for 3,661 runs at an average of 56.32, including 10 century partnerships, making them one of India’s most successful batting pairs in the longer format.
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