WATCH- Sandeep Patil wants to know how Virat Kohli transformed from "wild to mild"

Kohli is someone who never hesitates in taking responsibility, says Patil.

Virat Kohli is currently leading India in New Zealand series | Getty Images

Former Indian cricketer and former national chief selector Sandeep Patil on Saturday (January 25) said he was highly impressed with the transformation of Virat Kohli and even he wants to ask him how he transformed himself from “wild to mild” as a cricketer.

The dashing right-hander has been enjoying great success both as batsman and Indian cricket team captain and is already rated as one of the greatest batsmen in world cricket, but that was never easy for him to reach such heights, there is a lot of hard work behind the scenes.

When Patil was in charge as national chief selection Kohli was the star in the making, as he went through many ups and downs before making himself star in the world of the gentlemen’s game.

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Well, early in his career, he was always in the headlines for his rude and over-expressive nature on the field and even he came under the scanner on several occasions for being carried away in emotions.

Though, the Indian captain is now a responsible player and a lot improved cricketer in that term whom the upcoming youth cricketers would certainly look for inspiration.

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Patil admitted that he was really overwhelmed with a drastic change in Kohli’s personality having had seen him in the early phase of his career and he would like to ask him a question that how he transformed himself from wild to mild as a cricketer.

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By Rashmi Nanda - 25 Jan, 2020

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