Virat Kohli: The Wonder Boy

Virat Kohli contrary to the belief of being brash and arrogant, has been like a sponge when it comes to learning to play in the league where it matters with the big boys or rather man.

- Sreelata S. Yellamrazu

He represents the brash, bold, self-assured, young India. Reverence did not seem a trait possible. However, it was evident there was talent, not to mention flamboyance, in abundance. The next poster boy of Indian cricket is now revealing that he can back up brashness with brilliance. Virat Kohli means business and he is doing so in rather sizzling fashion. Here’s taking a breather to catch up on the achievements in his short yet trailblazing evolution in recent times. For some the recent Indian tour of Sri Lanka may have been just one of the many that the two boards have undertaken in a give and take scenario to virtually cause monotony in bilateral cricket series. However, for the likes of Virat Kohli, it was an invaluable continuation of his growing stature as India’s Mr. Dependable, further emphasizing that age is but only a factor as he seems to relish high pressure situations on the road to leading India to victory.

Virat Kohli has surfaced as the definitive icon in the image of a young one emerging to take his place in the forefront of frontrunners. His face jumps out of television screens as the trendsetter for the young breed of India. He is sought by brands as he is sought by team franchises. His flamboyance in the public eye can only be contrasted by his single minded concentration when at the crease. The devil-may-care attitude is but only a mask because everything that Kohli does, he backs himself on pride and purpose. His celebratory styles may be extravagant. But there are far worse things that some of the more senior cricketers around the world have done to express exhilaration or anguish on the field.