'Imposter syndrome is always there': Virat Kohli makes massive revelation
Virat Kohli revealed he still battles “impostor syndrome” despite his success in international cricket. Speaking in Bengaluru, Kohli admitted self-doubt affects him even after 20 years in the game. He credited former coach Rahul Dravid and batting coach Vikram Rathour for helping him mentally after captaincy pressures drained him.
Kohli also reflected on leadership, mental health, and workload management for young players.
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has opened up about struggling with “impostor syndrome” despite being one of the most successful cricketers in the world. Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru, Kohli admitted that self-doubt still affects him even after nearly 20 years at the top level of cricket. “As players, you're always walking a very thin line between being cautious and being insecure.
You constantly feel like you're never good enough – that imposter syndrome is always there,” Kohli said. He added, “Even today, when I go into the nets, I still think: these youngsters are watching. If I have a bad session, they'll probably wonder, 'Is this the guy who's been playing for 20 years?
' That thought is always there. ” Kohli revealed that former India head coach Rahul Dravid and batting coach Vikram Rathour played a huge role in helping him mentally after he stepped down as captain. Kohli said the pressure of leading India across formats had emotionally drained him, especially during his difficult Test phase between 2020 and 2022.