Cameron Green Praises Virat Kohli’s Remarkable IPL 2024 Turnaround
In an insightful conversation on the LiSTNR Sport YouTube channel, Green revealed that although Kohli scored heavily in the first half of the season, his strike rate did not meet the expectations of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team management.
Asela MadhusankaEditor
Posted - 2024-09-04T01:24:24+06:00
Updated - 2024-09-04T01:24:24+06:00
Australia’s star all-rounder, Cameron Green, has shed light on Virat Kohli’s exceptional performance during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, hailing the Indian cricket legend's mid-tournament turnaround. Kohli, who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2024, amassed a stunning 741 runs in 15 matches at an average of 61.75 and an impressive strike rate of 154.69, including one century and five fifties.
In an insightful conversation on the LiSTNR Sport YouTube channel, Green revealed that although Kohli scored heavily in the first half of the season, his strike rate did not meet the expectations of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team management.
“I think the first half of the tournament he was scoring a truckload of runs but probably not at the strike rate we were hoping for,” Green mentioned. “And then he was so happy to change it up and be the man to take the bowlers on from ball one. He then had an unbelievable, outstanding end to the tournament. To be able to just ‘turn it on’ after a conversation is ridiculous.”
Cameron Green further expressed his admiration for Kohli’s batting perfection, highlighting how difficult it is to watch Kohli in the nets without feeling inspired. “Just watching Virat, how perfect he is, can get tough. You’re like ‘Gosh, I just want to do the same. He just makes everything look so easy’,” Green stated.
During his stint with RCB, Green took the opportunity to learn from Kohli by asking a few questions, though he was careful not to overwhelm the cricket icon. “I’ve asked him a few questions. At the same time, he’s quite a bit different to me, especially size-wise. I can’t skip down the wicket and smack it like he can,” Green said, acknowledging Kohli’s unique abilities.
“But there are definitely a few things you can take away, how he goes about it. What was very impressive is how he is still trying to learn. I didn’t try to bombard him and tried to give him as much space as I could. I kind of understand, to a very less extent obviously, what he goes through. But I was grateful for the energy he gave me.”
