Virat Kohli on what he learnt from MS Dhoni: 'You cannot make everyone happy all the time'

Former India cricket captain Virat Kohli got talking about fellow cricketing legends MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar, in a candid interview. Kohli, who plays for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and also captains the team when needed, was speaking about the leadership qualities he has imbibed from the likes of Dhoni and others.

Virat Kohli began his cricketing career under the captainship of MS Dhoni, and shared a good working relationship with him, although some people pitted them against each other.

What Did Virat Kohli say about MS Dhoni?

"The one I have learnt from MS (Dhoni) and other people that I have seen lead also, you cannot make everyone happy all the time," said Virat Kohli in the video interview. He goes on to talk about a "certain sense of discipline and structure" required in pursuing any sport, adding that if one’s "intent is right and complete training is there, you will be fine…anything you choose to do in life, and if you’re willing to work hard every day of your life. No compromise".

Virat Kohli tweeted about his interview in the PUMA docu-series, saying, "It’s a long road to the top but the greatest lessons are learnt when you get knocked down and get back up. Let There Be Sport with @pumacricket, now streaming on @DisneyPlusHS. #LetThereBeSport #ad".

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What Did Virat Kohli Say about Sachin Tendulkar?

In the same interview, Virat Kohli confessed that it would be an "emotional moment" for him if he were to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record of the most number of hundreds in one-day internationals (ODI). Sachin Tendulkar has 49 centuries in ODI, while Virat Kohli has 46 centuries in the ODI format, only four centuries short of breaking Tendulkar’s record. "It will be a very emotional moment for me," said Kohli.

About the PUMA docu-series

PUMA's six-part docu-series, in association with Disney+ Hotstar, will feature India’s sportspersons from cricket and other sports. The sportspeople include cricketers Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur, boxer MC Mary Kom, footballer Sunil Chhetri, and para-athlete Avani Lekhara.

FAQs

Q1. How many ODI centuries does Virat Kohli have?
A1. Virat Kohli has 46 centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs) as of May 2023.

Q2. Who has the most number of ODI centuries?
A2. Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has the most number of hundreds in One Day Internationals (ODIs) at 49 centuries.