Indian skipper Virat Kohli spoke about returning to cricket after taking time out for his marriage to actor Anushka Sharma. Addressing the media before team India departs for the all-important tour to South Africa, the cricketer said that “switching back to cricket” would not be difficult at all.
Not difficult at all (to switch back to cricket now). I was away for something which is much more important. That is a period which will remain always very special, for both of us.Virat Kohli
After winning his record-setting 9th consecutive Test series against Sri Lanka, the Indian skipper had opted out of the shorter format competitions against the visitors.
“Switching back to cricket is not difficult at all because it is in my blood, like it is for every other team member and the team management as well,” added Virat.
The Indian skipper also spoke about training for South Africa during his time off.
Getting back to the professional front is not difficult at all. It is not that I have not done anything in the past three weeks. Obviously, I have been training to get back to play in South Africa.Virat Kohli
“Somewhere in your head, you are always thinking about having something very important coming up. So, subconsciously you are always looking forward to it. So, mentally I am very well prepared,” he added.
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