Virat wins first man-of-the-match award in IPL 2022, says 'I can keep going, no issues at all'
India Today
IPL 2022, RCB vs GT: Virat Kohli won his first man-of-the-match award after hitting 73 off 54 balls in Royal Challengers Bangalore's 8-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Thursday. Kohli said he was grateful for all the love and support he received during his poor run of form this season.
Virat Kohli was named man-of-the-match for the first time in IPL 2022 after his 54-ball 73 scripted an 8-wicket victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
Virat Kohli said he was happy to contribute in a crucial victory for RCB who needed a victory to finish the league stages with 16 points and added that he could just keep going and insisted there were no issues at all.
"I can keep going, there are no issues at all. It was an important game," Kohli told Star Sports after winning the man-of-the-match award. "I was disappointed that I have not done enough for the team.
"Today (Thursday) was a game where I was able to create an impact for the team.. this puts us in a good position. You need to keep the perspective right. You can forget the process in order to live up to the expectations. I have worked really hard.
"I batted 90 minutes in the nets yesterday (Wednesday). I came in very free and relaxed," Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
Virat Kohli said he felt like himself with the bat with the very first shot off Mohammed Shami and then proceeded to register his highest score of the season.
"With the very first shot of Shami, I felt I could hit lengths balls over the fielder's head. I knew that tonight was the night when I could kick on. It has been wonderful that I have got so much support in this edition. I am forever grateful to all the love that I have never seen before," Kohli said.