Virat Kohli says he has changed his approach to batting in One-day internationals, describing a new mindset that gives him “freedom” rather than relying on a self-imposed anchor role. In comments reported by NDTV, Kohli links the shift to India’s ability to post and sustain high totals, including consistent efforts to move beyond the 350-run benchmark.
The outlet frames the change as a conscious evolution in how Kohli balances his own innings with the broader team plan. Rather than focusing solely on occupying the crease, Kohli says he now has faith in other players to contribute to run-making in the middle and later phases. This reflects a shift toward shared responsibility within India’s ODI batting strategy.
While the reports focus on Kohli’s stated mentality rather than a specific match, they present the same core idea: Kohli is intentionally adjusting his role in ODIs to support a higher-scoring, more distributed batting approach.
