The East Delhi Riders batter Anuj Rawat has revealed that Virat Kohli’s advice on being consistent with his preparations has helped him a lot in the Delhi Premier League.
Rawat who shared the dressing room with Virat Kohli at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scored 328 runs in eight outings said the RCB batter has made necessary amendments in his games for the challenges.
Virat Kohli who is considered one of the greatest batters of this era, has been looked up to by young players as an inspiring one and often looks up for advice. Rawat has revealed a piece of advice he received from Virat Kohli while playing in the IPL.
“I asked him something about the game. He told me, ‘no matter whatever the situation is in the game, just keep your preparations consistent. It helps you mentally’. This advice has certainly helped me so far,” said Rawat.
In the DPL 2024, the left-handed Rawat records the second-highest opening stand of 241 runs in T20 cricket with Sujal Singh for the Riders against Purani Dilli 6 where he contributed 121 runs.
Rawat said that senior players will have to maintain the dressing room environment when the domestic season begins for Delhi.
“There is a lot of excitement and we have played together before as well. The senior players will help in maintaining a light environment in the team and that will help everyone to perform better,” he said.
With the mega auction slated to be held before the next IPL, Rawat said he has made necessary preparations to be ready for the challenges.
There are one or two games that just don’t go right for a player but after that, you start getting that rhythm the way I had in the initial part,” he said.
