AFP, London :
India captain Virat Kohli admitted Thursday that he needs to prove his superstar status to English crowds at the Champions Trophy after his powers deserted him on his last visit to the country.
Kohli has a staggering average of over 90 in one-day cricket in the last 12 months and is fourth on the list for most centuries in the 50-over format with 27.
But the 28-year-old struggled in England three years ago, averaging under 20 across five Test matches.
“If you talk about the longer format of the game then I did not do well here three years ago,” said Kohli.
“I was not able to contribute to the team and I want to succeed, although not to prove a point. It motivates me further to come back and do better.
India captain Virat Kohli admitted Thursday that he needs to prove his superstar status to English crowds at the Champions Trophy after his powers deserted him on his last visit to the country.
Kohli has a staggering average of over 90 in one-day cricket in the last 12 months and is fourth on the list for most centuries in the 50-over format with 27.
But the 28-year-old struggled in England three years ago, averaging under 20 across five Test matches.
“If you talk about the longer format of the game then I did not do well here three years ago,” said Kohli.
“I was not able to contribute to the team and I want to succeed, although not to prove a point. It motivates me further to come back and do better.
