Virat Kohli opens up about 'not feeling good enough', 'imposter syndrome' as India cricketer, thanks Rahul Dravid for support

Virat Kohli opens up about 'not feeling good enough', 'imposter syndrome' as India cricketer, thanks Rahul Dravid for support originally appeared on Cricket News . Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . KEY TAKEAWAYS: India cricket legend Virat Kohli addressed the mental pressures that come along with leadership within the sport of cricket.

He indicated that top-level players tread a delicate balance between being cautious and feeling insecure despite past successes. Kohli pointed out that imposter syndrome can continue at the highest levels despite success and under team pressure. He thanked Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathour for their great encouragement and man-management skills.

MORE: Pant's form under scrutiny after two disappointing seasons at LSG Virat Kohli on leadership pressure and mental strain in elite cricket Former India captain Virat Kohli noted that leadership in cricket is often misinterpreted, saying it has little to do with teaching and more with managing people and expectations. Speaking at RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit, he said, "In the cricket world, it's very difficult for people to understand. The reason why you're given a leadership role is because people believe that you can take a lot more.

And you manage. " He continued to explain how players and captains remain constantly occupied by external affairs and do not notice their own psychological state. "You have to constantly be in a space where you're not focused on yourself… You don't even think about whether someone's going to ask you, are you okay?