‘He’s given me few tips’ – Anaya Bangar opens up on her past interactions with Virat Kohli

There are several stories of Virat Kohli's interactions and innings which have won the hearts of many cricket fans from time to time. Apart from ex-cricketers and commentators, there are also celebrities and influencers who have recalled the moments they shared with the legendary batter.

Among the social media influencers is Anaya Bangar, who, apart from being an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, is also the daughter of the former Indian opener and cricket expert, Sanjay Bangar. Anaya used to be a promising cricketer before her hormonal transformation during her early days, and recently recalled the moments she trained with the legendary batter in an interview. Anaya also mentioned the tips Virat had given her while training, particularly on how to deal with high pressure during a game.

“Yes, I’ve met him multiple times and trained with him, alongside my dad as well. He’s given me a few tips, watched me bat, and I’ve had the chance to see him bat up close. I once asked him how he handles pressure at the highest level. He told me that he practises to a point where he fully understands his strengths and trusts them. He knows exactly what he can do on the field, and he simply believes in that. Once you truly know yourself and your game, everything else falls into place,” Bangar told Filmygyan.

Virat retires from Test Cricket

Recently, Virat Kohli officially retired from the red-ball format, which he announced on 12 May through a post on social media. The 36-year-old world-class batter has finally said goodbye to the prestigious format in which he represented the Indian team for 14 years.

Speaking of his record in Test cricket, he played 123 games, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85. He registered 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries in the five-day format, with his last game played during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney.