5 Most Savage Virat Kohli Press Conferences

Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the finest batters Indian cricket has produced in the last decade. The veteran has established his aura in international cricket around the globe thanks to his consistency in scoring runs.

At present, he is the country’s second-leading run-getter across formats with 27599 runs in 550 innings at an average of 52.28 and a strike rate of 79.18, thanks to 82 centuries and 143 half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 254 runs.

5 most savage Virat Kohli press conference

1. “We don’t ask for help from upstairs”- Virat Kohli’s dig at Australia

It’s the story from the second Bengaluru Test of the 2016-17 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. None of the Indian players were happy when Steve Smith and Shaun Marsh looked at the dressing room and searched for help before going for the review when the umpires gave the latter leg before the wicket.

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The Indian players were quick to bring the situation before the umpires, as many called the situation a brain fade. In the press conference, Kohli took a dig at the visitors for that incident.

“We’ve been inconsistent with DRS, but one thing is for sure,e we don’t ask for help from upstairs (dressing room).” The Delhi-born addressed his displeasure in the presser.

2. Virat Kohli’s four-word reply to James Anderson's Threat

The 2014 England series came as a nightmare for the former Indian captain, who made just 134 runs in 10 innings at an average of 13.40. But he made a cracking return in 2018 and smashed 593 runs in 10 innings at an average of 59.30.

Before the opening Test at Trent Bridge in 2021, one of the journalists asked Kohli to share his plans to counter the new ball pacer, James Anderson, in the upcoming series.

“I will just bat,” Kohli replied in four words. That savage answer shocked many reporters at the press conference.

3. “Tell me if you want controversy”- Virat Kohli on Rohit Sharma’s exclusion

Just after Rohit Sharma made a first-ball duck during the 2021 T20 World Cup against Pakistan, one of the reporters casually asked Virat Kohli in the press conference if they should opt for wicket-keeper, Ishan Kishan, from the next game against New Zealand.

Virat was surprised at the question and replied to the journalist by asking if he had the guts to drop the Mumbai batter from the shortest format of the game.

“It’s a very brave question. What do you think, sir? What do you think the team should be?] I played the team I thought was the best. What is your opinion? Will you drop Rohit Sharma from T20 internationals? Will you drop Rohit Sharma? If you want controversy, tell me before.” Kohli gave a savage reply to the reporter in the press conference.

4. “What do you think?”- Virat Kohli replied to the behavior against New Zealand

There is hardly a moment when Virat doesn’t celebrate after the side takes a wicket. During the 2020 series against New Zealand, he lost his cool when one of the reporters asked him about his celebration of the former Kiwi captain, Kane Williamson, during the fixture.

The report asked Virat Kohli if he, as an Indian captain, should look to set a better example on the field.

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“You need to find out exactly what happened and then come up with a better question. You can't come here with half questions and half details of what happened. And also, if you want to create controversy, this is not the right place to be.” Kohli replied.

5. “I know you guys hate me, and I like it”- Virat Kohli to Australia

Kohli left a mark among the Australian players and the public during the 2014-15 Border-Gavaskar Trophy with four centuries and displayed aggressive behavior in the field. He was constantly sledded by Mitchell Johnson before the batter made a stylish reply with the bat.

“I said I know you guys hate me, and I like that. Also, I don't mind having a chat on the field, and it worked in my favor. I like playing against Australia because it is very hard for them to stay calm.” Kohli addressed.