Virat Kohli finally speaks about being compared to Donald Trump

A part of the Australian paparazzi has taken on the Indian captain Virat Kohli on behalf of the Australian cricket team, with comments ranging from “leader of snakes” to drawing weird comparisons between him and US President Donald Trump. This was triggered by Kohli’s comments about Steve Smith’s ‘DRS Brain Fade’ in Bengaluru, and allegations of Australian fielders making fun of India physio Patrick Farhart.

Asked about how he has handles all of it, Kohli’s reply came with a bit of sarcasm. Without referring to the Australian media, in particular, he said: “I have always stuck by the right things. Always done the right thing, always said what I wanted to because I feel it is right. I have no regrets about it. I have nothing to go back and change. The only thing — I am surprised so many people are getting affected by just one individual, so good luck to them. If it’s selling their news, good luck to them.”

For Kohli, what matters the most is what his teammates think of him. He said that what the media is saying about him is something which is happening in the outside world, whereas the inside world (Indian team and fans) know Kohli personally and how he is as an individual. Kohli said that these things do not matter to him, and have happened to him even at the start of his career.

When asked about former Australia captain Michael Clarke taking his side, the 28-year old said that cricketers, in general, will show empathy towards their own breed.

“See as cricketers, you understand exactly what goes on – during a series, in the game, on the field. I am sure those guys can relate to it. “Everyone’s doing their jobs. If they (Australian media) want to write something good or bad, it’s your own personal choice,” Kohli said.