Virat Kohli responds to questions about his marriage and South Africa tour

After the culmination of India vs Sri Lanka Test series, skipper Virat Kohli took a voluntary break. As much needed the sabbatical was, little did fans around the world know that Kohli was going to get hitched. The Indian cricket team captain got married to his long-time girlfriend and Bollywood diva Anushka Sharma in a private affair in Tuscany, Italy.

The event was attended only by close friends and relatives. Thus, a marriage reception was organized in Mumbai at St. Regis which took place only yesterday. With the wedding shenanigans coming to an end, Kohli returned to the press conference table on Wednesday with Team India coach Ravi Shastri as he spoke ahead of the South Africa tour. The Indian skipper delivered his points across pretty well in the same optimistic manner, as we have always seen him.

The bilateral series between South Africa and India kicks off on January 5. The nations are scheduled to play three Test matches, six ODIs, and three T20Is.

Kohli gives a clear answer

Not surprisingly, Virat faced a question relating his marriage with the upcoming tour. He was asked if the wedding and the huge momentous occasions that he has gone through off late will prove consequential in the India tour of South Africa.

However, the 29-year-old charismatic batsman made a prompt reply. “Not difficult at all (transitioning from the emotions I experienced on my personal front to my professional life),” said Virat Kohli.

He added, “I was away for something much more important. This has remained a special moment for both me and Anushka. Switching back to cricket now won’t be difficult. I’ve played cricket in the past, know about the assignments and it’s not something new which I’m experiencing. Cricket is in my blood.”

“I was away for three weeks but I’ve kept training to prepare myself for the South Africa tour. I’m mentally very well prepared,” he stated.

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