UPSC third topper Donuru Ananya Reddy terms Virat Kohli as inspiration

Virat Kohli has inspired many cricketers over the years. His commitment to the game and fitness has made several budding cricketers take hard work as a go-to formula. The star batter has not only made athletes his fans but also aspiring civil servants. While it is given that the students preparing for the apex examination do feel immense pressure the likes of Kohli come as a respite.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the result of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023 on April 16, 2024. Donuru Ananya Reddy, hailing from the Mahabubnagar district of Telangana, secured third rank in UPSC CSE 2023. Videos of UPSC CSE 2023 top-rank holders are going viral on the internet. Recently, a video of Donuru Ananya Reddy has gone viral on X. During an interview, she revealed Virat Kohli as her inspiration.

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“Virat Kohli, he is my favourite player and I think there’s a kind of inspiration and never give up kind of attitude he has. She further adds, “The discipline and his work is a major takeaway from Virat Kohli, that’s why he is inspiring,” said Ananya as quoted by News18.

I’ve still got it, I guess: Virat Kohli

The former Indian captain has been under scrutiny after the rumours of BCCI sidelining him for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. The alleged reason that was provided for potentially dropping Kohli was his depleting strike rate. But the 35-year-old replied in some great fashion, notching up a match-winning knock for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Punjab Kings. He addressed his critics in a jovial way and asserted that he has “still got it”.

“I know my name is now attached to just promoting the game in different parts of the world when it comes to T20 cricket. I’ve still got it, I guess," Kohli had said after the match.