shah_1
Senior T20I Player
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Pretty dumb statement. Didn’t expect this from him
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I think calling all Indian batsmen as overrated is what didn't go well with him and being the captain of Indian team, he just couldn't resist himself to it. I mean it is quite absurd if someone calls all the batsmen of your team as overrated though I feel it is okay if someone prefers batters of other countries over them.
Well he took that as a personal insult. Maybe that's what endears him to his fans - wears his heart on his sleeve
I think yes, if you are a representative of your team and if a fan post a comment randomly like all Indian batsmen are overrated, then this clearly won't go well with him and he just expressed what he felt at that point of time.
He did said he has no problem if you like Aussie or English players but he also expressed his opinion clearly to everyone out there.Just said what he felt at that time.
I think yes, if you are a representative of your team and if a fan post a comment randomly like all Indian batsmen are overrated, then this clearly won't go well with him and he just expressed what he felt at that point of time.
He did said he has no problem if you like Aussie or English players but he also expressed his opinion clearly to everyone out there.Just said what he felt at that time.
1) His opinion is what people are criticizing.
2) Telling people to move out of India just because they didn't like Indian batting is over reacting and childish response from a player like Virat.
3) It is cricket, leave it to that, no need to stoke nationalism over someone not liking national team batting.
I am sure there are many in India who probably do not like Indian batting, can't ask everyone to leave the country. lol
Even I am not a fan of Indian batting. But I don't get this point, why you would say this to Indian captain that all Indian batsmen are overrated and I prefer England and Australian batsmen over them. You have your preference but saying this to the Indian captain that all Indian batsmen are overrated will definitely not go well with him because after all he plays for his country,he plays to keep the expectations of the fans and all Indian batsmen also play for their country and their fans all over the country.
The talk of leaving India probably came out childish and from what he just felt emotionally at that point of time, but as fans we need to understand this part because someone who plays for his country and his fans and the whole team gets to hear this statement might not go down well.
It is something you have to look from everyone's perspective and not from just one end.
And its not surprising that there are st least a few Indians who see through the facade and know that this current batting lineup is overrated. Barring Kohli, who himself is no Sachin, the rest have many flaws and have been exposed time and time again.
Kohli is right. Conflict of interest comes to mind.
What are you waiting for then? Come to India.![]()
It seems like Kohli doesn't really care about anything and does what he wants. He has become too big in India for anyone to question him, so it seems.
Batting and fitness. Nothing else.![]()
Aptly called "King"....if you're an Indian but do not like to see Indian batsmen in action, what's the use of you being an Indian and living in India
Can we do away with this false sense of righteousness? Who made Virat Kohli, saint Kohli?
He is what he is. He is known for his batting and nothing else matters
Even I am not a fan of Indian batting. But I don't get this point, why you would say this to Indian captain that all Indian batsmen are overrated and I prefer England and Australian batsmen over them. You have your preference but saying this to the Indian captain that all Indian batsmen are overrated will definitely not go well with him because after all he plays for his country,he plays to keep the expectations of the fans and all Indian batsmen also play for their country and their fans all over the country.
The talk of leaving India probably came out childish and from what he just felt emotionally at that point of time, but as fans we need to understand this part because someone who plays for his country and his fans and the whole team gets to hear this statement might not go down well.
It is something you have to look from everyone's perspective and not from just one end.
As a fan I will give the benefit of doubt to that fan. May be he also had high hopes from our batsmen when they toured England. After the test series they did look like a bunch of overrated and overpaid noobs. And just like fans have no right to decide when Virat Kohli should skip Asia Cup or T20 series against West Indies, Virat Kohli too has no power to decide who should leave India or not.
I like him as a batsman only. But as a captain and also off the field he is not a very likeable human being.![]()
Not likeable human being? Care to eoaborate what did he do wrong for him not to be a likeable human being?
His on-field behaviour is shameful, he acts like Australians who're the most ill-manner bunch in cricket. *** for tat attitude is not very likable for cricketers (although I don't like that ideology, but that's how it is). He has also said quite a few silly stuff during press conference after becoming captain.
Disrespecting kumble & rejecting dravid, zak as coach was biggest mistake of vk.
People might have forgotten his Kumble affair had he kept his mouth shut everytime a reporter provokes him. He doesn't do himself favour giving stupid answers to stupid questions regarding team selection and overseas test performance. Shashtri being his puppet doesn't help either, many people think Kohli has too much influence on the team (a big reason why Dhoni is still around).
People are still fond of Ganguly and captain Dhoni (not the player). I don't know how people will view Kohli the captain after he retires. So far the perception is not very positive.
His wins ratio as captain is very high so fans will remember him as great captain. Idk what others will remember him as maybe great batsman that's it.
The bigger question is, who is that fan who thinks that Indian batters are inferior to Aussie or English batters?
"daaaya, pata lagaao zara"
CID band ho gaya bhai.![]()
CID band ho gaya bhai.![]()
Somebody remind him cricket is a colonial game invented by British
He could have taken a high road here, but seriously it is not a big deal. Those comments from that so called fan were totally out of line.
To me, Kohli can say whatever the hell he wants! Best player of the world!
Fan - I prefer watching non-Indian batsmen
Kohli - Leave the country then.
What is worse?![]()
I hope Saas bhi Kabhi Bahu thee is still running. Like the Indian batting production line, that show is iconic.
I guarantee Kohli would never say that to a foreigner who likes Indian batsman more then his own. Typical hypocrite, lost some respect for him after spewing such irrational nonsense.
He could have taken a high road here, but seriously it is not a big deal. Those comments from that so called fan were totally out of line.
To me, Kohli can say whatever the hell he wants! Best player of the world!
Chalo yaar agreed, he got carried away, but like I said it is not a big deal.
At the end of the day, he is still human.
He did said he has no problem if you like Aussie or English players but he also expressed his opinion clearly to everyone out there.Just said what he felt at that time.
Then start treating him as one and don't elevate him to something else.
Virat Kohli‘s recent comments about asking a fan to ‘leave India’ has apparently not gone down too well with the BCCI. The India captain, who has been rested for the T20I series against a West Indies, embroiled himself in fresh controversy after a video of him went viral on social media. It shows Kohli saying that “those who prefer English and Australian batsmen should not live in India.”
The video, available on Kohli’s recently-launched app, shows him expressing his disapproval after a fan called him an ‘over-rated batsman’ and that he prefers watching English and Australian batsmen instead. After reading the message out loud, Kohli replied: “Ok, I don’t think you should live in India then… you should go and live somewhere else, no? Why are you living in our country and loving other countries? I don’t mind you not liking me, but I don’t think you should live in our country and like other things. Get your priorities right.”
Kohli’s comments have led to his trolling on social media, but more importantly, it seems to have drawn an adverse reaction from the BCCI bosses, as per a report in the Times of India.
“We, at the BCCI value our cricket fans and respect them and their choices. I loved to watch Sunil Gavaskar bat, but also loved watching (Gordon) Greenidge, (Desmond) Haynes and Viv Richards. I loved watching Sachin, Viru (Virender Sehwag), Sourav (Ganguly), VVS (Laxman), Rahul (Dravid) bat but also loved Mark Waugh, Brian Lara and so many others. Shane Warne for me has been the most exciting spinner to watch, but one felt the most thrill when Anil (Kumble) was bowling. Kapil Dev on song was a delight to watch as were (Richard) Hadlee, (Ian) Botham and Imran (Khan),” BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhary said.
“I think this has to do with respecting cricketing excellence without any thoughts about geographical or political boundaries.”
Kohli is quite active on Instagram where he can be seen posting video promoting international brands. In fact, many have found Kohli’s statement hypocritical considering he once called South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs his favourite cricketer.
An undisclosed BCCI official said: “Virat needs to understand that if the fans go away to other countries, then no Puma etc. will want to sign him for ₹100 crores. The BCCI’s revenue will fall, and consequently the players’ fees. If he checks his contract, he may find that he may have violated his contract with this statement. Just like he violated BCCI’s contract with Nike when travelling to England to support Puma. He should walk the talk and support the BCCI’s partners rather than focusing on private endorsements. He is a great player and it’s time to try and be a great human being.”
Kohli last played in the five-match ODI series against West Indies where he scored three centuries and became the fastest cricketer to 10000 ODI runs.
https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/bcci-upset-over-virat-kohlis-leave-india-comment-reports-763108
Well he took that as a personal insult. Maybe that's what endears him to his fans - wears his heart on his sleeve
Lol who is that undisclosed BCCI official who wants him to be a good human being?
[MENTION=134981]Bhaag Viru Bhaag[/MENTION] any idea?![]()
Virat Kohli‘s recent comments about asking a fan to ‘leave India’ has apparently not gone down too well with the BCCI. The India captain, who has been rested for the T20I series against a West Indies, embroiled himself in fresh controversy after a video of him went viral on social media. It shows Kohli saying that “those who prefer English and Australian batsmen should not live in India.”
The video, available on Kohli’s recently-launched app, shows him expressing his disapproval after a fan called him an ‘over-rated batsman’ and that he prefers watching English and Australian batsmen instead. After reading the message out loud, Kohli replied: “Ok, I don’t think you should live in India then… you should go and live somewhere else, no? Why are you living in our country and loving other countries? I don’t mind you not liking me, but I don’t think you should live in our country and like other things. Get your priorities right.”
Kohli’s comments have led to his trolling on social media, but more importantly, it seems to have drawn an adverse reaction from the BCCI bosses, as per a report in the Times of India.
“We, at the BCCI value our cricket fans and respect them and their choices. I loved to watch Sunil Gavaskar bat, but also loved watching (Gordon) Greenidge, (Desmond) Haynes and Viv Richards. I loved watching Sachin, Viru (Virender Sehwag), Sourav (Ganguly), VVS (Laxman), Rahul (Dravid) bat but also loved Mark Waugh, Brian Lara and so many others. Shane Warne for me has been the most exciting spinner to watch, but one felt the most thrill when Anil (Kumble) was bowling. Kapil Dev on song was a delight to watch as were (Richard) Hadlee, (Ian) Botham and Imran (Khan),” BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhary said.
“I think this has to do with respecting cricketing excellence without any thoughts about geographical or political boundaries.”
Kohli is quite active on Instagram where he can be seen posting video promoting international brands. In fact, many have found Kohli’s statement hypocritical considering he once called South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs his favourite cricketer.
An undisclosed BCCI official said: “Virat needs to understand that if the fans go away to other countries, then no Puma etc. will want to sign him for ₹100 crores. The BCCI’s revenue will fall, and consequently the players’ fees. If he checks his contract, he may find that he may have violated his contract with this statement. Just like he violated BCCI’s contract with Nike when travelling to England to support Puma. He should walk the talk and support the BCCI’s partners rather than focusing on private endorsements. He is a great player and it’s time to try and be a great human being.”
Kohli last played in the five-match ODI series against West Indies where he scored three centuries and became the fastest cricketer to 10000 ODI runs.
https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/bcci-upset-over-virat-kohlis-leave-india-comment-reports-763108
He didn't say he has no problem if you like Aussie or English players. He said, "I don't mind you not liking me, but I don't think you should live in our country and like other things."
I remember him shooting a video of his wife insulting a common man for no reason. That was disgusting.
This even more so.
Pretence is a common trait in bollywood actors and no wonder he's acquired it.
He's downright arrogant and this fake humility must be hard for him to perform
And also if that fan wants to continue living in India he should never dream of owning products from BMW, Ferrari, Audi, Puma or Apple.![]()
Should just keep his mouth shut and let his bat do the talking... always spews garbage whenever he opens it.
You are in a wrong thread mate...This thread is not about Sarfraz.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I guess trolling isn't for me guys, I'll stick to getting trolled! ��<br>I spoke about how "these Indians" was mentioned in the comment and that's all. I’m all for freedom of choice. �� Keep it light guys and enjoy the festive season. Love and peace to all. ✌��</p>— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1060524240523284480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I guess trolling isn't for me guys, I'll stick to getting trolled! ��<br>I spoke about how "these Indians" was mentioned in the comment and that's all. I’m all for freedom of choice. �� Keep it light guys and enjoy the festive season. Love and peace to all. ✌��</p>— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1060524240523284480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I guess trolling isn't for me guys, I'll stick to getting trolled! ��<br>I spoke about how "these Indians" was mentioned in the comment and that's all. I’m all for freedom of choice. �� Keep it light guys and enjoy the festive season. Love and peace to all. ✌��</p>— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1060524240523284480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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