Sarfaraz shared his experience of playing alongside Kohli at RCB.
Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of the modern era. Such is his popularity that young cricketers from around the world aspire to play alongside him in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan, who made his India debut earlier this year, is one of those players who has the privilege of sharing a dressing room with Kohli and observe his approach from close quarters.
Sarfaraz, 26, got this opportunity at a very young age when he joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2015.
Speaking to Jio Cinema, Sarfaraz shared his experience of playing alongside Kohli and how the former RCB skipper used to shared his experience of playing alongside.
"His (Virat Kohli's) passion and spirit are unmatched. Whenever I saw him, even in the pre-match meetings, he'd take charge and tell everyone how many runs he'd score off a particular bowler and break that down for everyone. To be gutsy enough to stand up and talk with such positivity in front of everyone and then deliver the next day is a very unique ability," he said.
Sarfaraz also recalled his first interaction with Kohli at RCB and how the stalwart made his day by bowing down in front of him.
"I met him at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for the first time. I had scored 45 runs in 21 balls here and he bowed at me. I had a lot of fun that day. It was a dream to share an Indian team dressing room with him it will come true in the future if I get the opportunity," he added.
Further speaking, Sarfaraz Khan opened up about the things he learnt from Virat Kohli, especially the discipline towards fitness and game.
"He is clear about his game. He knows the work a player needs to keep doing and that criticism or praise shouldn't affect your game. 'This is my work, I have to do this in the morning, this in the afternoon, this in the evening, and sleep at a specific time.' That's what I have learned from him," he remarked.