Virat Kohli is not only a marketable identify to advertise T20 cricket. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opener reaffirmed that “he’s still got the game” in him. While Virat Kohli’s 77-run knock in opposition to Punjab Kings within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match proved he nonetheless has received what it takes to ship within the T20 spectrum, his post-match feedback within the presentation ceremony had been much more highly effective. But, what Kohli did proper earlier than the presentation ceremony has followers in splits.

In a video that has surfaced on social media, Kohli may very well be seen dancing and seemingly warning somebody proper earlier than the presentation ceremony. The video has taken social media by storm.

Virat Kohli in Fun Mood earlier than the submit match Presentation pic.twitter.com/6u0KsSFHTj

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In the presentation, ceremony, Kohli despatched out amid unfounded chatter surrounding his place within the aspect forward of the World Cup’s debut look within the United States. Kohli, who’s again after a two-month paternity break, scored a match-winning 77 off 49 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday night time in opposition to Punjab Kings and deservedly walked away with the participant of the match honours.

“I know my name is nowadays quite attached to just promoting the game in many parts of the world when it comes to T20 cricket. But, I’ve still got it, I guess,” mentioned the 35-year-old father of two within the post-match presentation.

His feedback got here within the backdrop of unending media hypothesis surrounding the crew’s composition for the large occasion to be collectively hosted by the USA and the West Indies beginning June 1.

Former gamers like Kevin Pietersen have requested whether or not Kohli would make the Indian squad purely on advantage or for being a megastar who will pull in followers. Kohli averages over 50 within the format and has a strike price of 138.15.

On Monday night time, hallmark of Kohli’s elegant knock was the way in which he stepped out to dispatch the quick bowlers over the additional cowl boundary.

The former India captain has nothing left to show however he realises the necessity for fixed evolution in T20 format.

“Well I mean you have to (make additions to your game),” he mentioned when requested about going aerial in opposition to the pacers on the off-side.

“People know I play the cover drive pretty well so they’re not going to allow me to hit gaps and with guys like KG (Kagiso Rabada) and Arshdeep (Singh) as well, he’s tall. So, I mean, if they’re hitting length, you have to create some momentum in the ball.

“And when you’re nearer to the ball, you sort of negate the bounce that is going to occur. You meet it earlier. So, I imply, it’s important to provide you with a recreation plan right here and there and attempt to maintain enhancing your recreation,” he explained at the post-match presentation.

With PTI inputs