Virat Kohli has once again become the centre of attention after former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar opened up about the batting superstar’s reaction to criticism. According to Manjrekar, Virat Kohli closely follows comments made about him despite often claiming he ignores outside noise.                        

Manjrekar shared personal experiences involving Virat Kohli during match presentations and toss interactions. He explained that Virat Kohli occasionally became distant or cold after hearing criticism, suggesting that public opinions still impact the former India captain emotionally.

The former batter also praised Virat Kohli for transforming India’s intensity during his captaincy era. Manjrekar stated that Virat Kohli demanded high energy and aggression from every player, creating a competitive environment that shaped India’s strong performances in Test cricket.

Despite discussing the emotional side of Virat Kohli, Manjrekar also highlighted how criticism often motivated him to improve further. According to the commentator, Virat Kohli used negative reactions as fuel to produce match-winning performances and maintain his elite standards across formats.