Mukul Choudhary, a player for Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, recently disclosed a motivating conversation with Virat Kohli. Kohli, the former India captain, advised Mukul to focus on mastering the art of finishing matches rather than just hitting sixes. Mukul gained attention for his impressive performance against Kolkata Knight Riders, where he displayed fearless batting and composure under pressure, securing a victory with aggressive strokeplay.
Recalling his discussion with Kohli, Mukul mentioned that the cricketing legend had observed his innings against KKR and provided valuable insights on handling pressure situations in T20 cricket. Kohli emphasized that power-hitting alone is insufficient in modern cricket, highlighting the importance of learning to finish matches effectively. According to Mukul, Kohli stressed that the real challenge for a batter arises in difficult chases when pressure mounts during crucial moments.
Mukul further shared that Kohli advised him to maintain composure and master the skill of controlling a chase under pressure. Kohli emphasized that the ability to handle pressure, remain calm, and control the game during challenging situations is what distinguishes a great player. Mukul acknowledged that Kohli’s advice to focus on finishing games rather than solely on big shots had a profound impact on him.
