Virat Kohli provided valuable advice to a young aspiring cricketer, emphasizing the importance of hard work, self-motivation, and exceeding established benchmarks. Kohli encouraged the young boy to practice diligently and aim higher than others without needing reminders for practice. Kohli will be making a return to Ranji Trophy after more than 10 years.
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