Virat Kohli's performance in IPL remains highly anticipated

Virat Kohli is about to start his 18th season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He has played over 250 matches in the tournament. Kohli recently retired from international T20 cricket after his team's success in last year's World Cup. With his focus now solely on the IPL, some fans are curious about how this shift in mentality will affect his performance. Former teammate Piyush Chawla has expressed confidence in Kohli's ability to succeed in the league. Chawla noted that Kohli has consistently delivered strong performances for his team. Kohli’s strike rate has often been a topic of discussion. Chawla pointed out that Kohli maintains a strike rate of around 130, which is impressive, given the role he plays. Chawla emphasized that having a player like Kohli, who can anchor the innings, is beneficial for the team. In his IPL career, Kohli has scored over 8,000 runs with a strike rate of 131. Last season, he won the orange cap after scoring 741 runs at a record strike rate of 154.70. Chawla believes Kohli will give his all on the field and is always ready to perform for his team. However, Chawla acknowledged that the pressure is still present for Kohli, especially as he aims to win his first IPL trophy. He stated that despite his retirement from international T20s, players still feel pressure to perform for their reputation.