NEW DELHI: Yash Dayal, a young pacer, credited star India batter Virat Kohli for boosting his confidence during his stint with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
In a recent chat with Sports Tak, Dayal shared how Kohli's support made him feel at ease. Kohli assured him that he would back him throughout the season, making him feel welcome and part of the team.
Dayal fondly recalled Kohli’s words, emphasizing the positive impact they had.
"The biggest thing he (Kohli) said to me was that he will back me the whole season," Dayal mentioned. This assurance helped Dayal settle in quickly and perform better. He no longer felt like he was in an unfamiliar environment, thanks to Kohli's encouragement and support.
1/10:Virat Kohli's record-breaking journey: All major milestones
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2/10:80 International Centuries
<p><br /><br />With 80 international centuries across formats, Kohli is second only to Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international tons.<br /><br /><br /></p>AFP
3/10:Most player of the series award in T20I
Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket sensation, has achieved a remarkable feat in the shortest format of the game. With an impressive tally of seven Player of the Series awards in T20 Internationals, he has surpassed all other players in this category.Agencies
4/10:First Batter in ODI History to Score 50 Hundreds:
<p><br /><br />Kohli became the first cricketer to score 50 ODI hundreds, a remarkable achievement that underscores his dominance in the format.<br /><br /><br /></p>PTI
5/10:Most T20I 50s
With an impressive tally of 38 half-centuries in T20 Internationals, Kohli has solidified his position as the batsman with the most 50+ scores in this format.PTI
6/10:ICC Cricketer of the Year
<p>Kohli won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2017 and 2018, recognizing his excellence across all formats.<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Agencies
7/10:Most Centuries in Chases in ODIs
<p>Known as the 'Chase Master,' Kohli has scored an unparalleled 27 centuries while chasing targets, making him one of the greatest match-winners in ODI history.</p><br /><br /><br />ANI
8/10:Fastest to 3500 runs in T20I
Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket sensation, has achieved yet another remarkable milestone in his illustrious career. The talented batsman has become the quickest player to reach 3,500 runs in T20 Internationals, accomplishing this feat in a mere 96 innings.PTI
9/10:First Indian to Score a Century in Day-Night Tests
<p><br /><br />Kohli made history by scoring a century against Bangladesh in 2019, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in a day-night Test.<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Agencies
10/10:Winner of all three ICC white ball tournaments
Virat Kohli has become the second Indian cricketer to achieve the remarkable feat of winning all three ICC white ball tournaments. He follows in the footsteps of the legendary MS Dhoni, who was the first Indian player to accomplish this milestone.ANIKohli's approach to young players stood out for Dayal. He noted that Kohli talks to the youngsters in a "very healthy way," debunking any negative perceptions created by the media. This supportive attitude of Kohli helped the newcomers feel comfortable and confident. Dayal expressed that Kohli is different from the intense image often portrayed on TV.
“He told me that I will not feel like I have come to a new place, and he backed me completely. So this was a huge boost up and he talks to the youngsters in such a very healthy way and he is nothing like what people talk about on TV. I don't feel like that," Dayal told Sports Tak.
Dayal’s experience is a testament to Kohli's positive influence on young players. Kohli’s reassurances and friendly demeanor create a welcoming atmosphere, allowing new team members to thrive.
