Number of runs I score don’t matter at this stage: Kohli

TIL Desk Sports/ When Virat Kohli is in full flow, the bat looks like a mere extension of his artistic hands which makes all the statistical nuggets associated with his achievements irrelevant.

The straight push and the off-drive off Mustafizur Rahman can’t tell the story of how intimidating Kohli’s presence can be. The ‘Cutter Master’ wilted, Rubel Hossain looked ordinary and Shakib Al Hasan an apprentice.

But for the Indian captain, even after a classy 96 and the personal milestone of fastest 8000 ODI runs, the numbers don’t matter at this stage. From a more flamboyant role, Kohli at times has played second fiddle in this tournament, letting the other batsmen express themselves. Yet he has been able to up the ante when required.

Has it been difficult? “Well, it’s not been difficult at all. I am really enjoying the way I am batting. For me, the number of runs, do not matter at this stage. For Kohli, what matters is applying himself according to the demands of the situation.