[WATCH]- Virat Kohli Offers Prayers At Visakhapatnam’s Simhachalam Temple Following ODI Win Over South Africa

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli visited Visakhapatnam’s Simhachalam Temple on Sunday, December 7, to seek blessings. Kohli, 37, had last played on Saturday, December 6, in the final ODI of the three-match series against South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. India successfully chased 271, winning by nine wickets, with Rohit Sharma contributing 75 off 73 balls.

Yashasvi Jaiswal starred with an unbeaten 116 off 121, while Kohli remained not out on 65 from 45 deliveries, guiding India to victory with 61 balls to spare and securing the series 2-1. The following day, videos of the Delhi-born batter offering prayers at Simhachalam Temple went viral. You can watch the video here:

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“Grateful For The Games” – Virat Kohli On His South Africa Heroics

After India won the series, Virat Kohli was named Player of the Series for his outstanding 302 runs in three innings, averaging 151.00 with a strike rate of 117.05, including two centuries and a fifty, with a highest score of 135. Speaking at the post-match presentation, he remarked [as quoted by ESPNcricinfo]:

“Just playing the way I have this series has been the most satisfying for me. Feel really free in my mind, whole game is coming together nicely. I’ve tried to maintain my own standards and make an impact. I can bat long and according to the situation. You have many phases where you feel doubt. You feel nervous, especially in batting where one mistake can cost you. It’s a whole journey, getting better, becoming a better person.”

“I’ve learned to manage negative thoughts, which helps my temperament. Playing freely lets me take risks and hit sixes. The first innings was my best this series, and I’m grateful for how the games went. Must-win matches bring out our best, and I’m happy Rohit and I can still contribute to the team,” Virat Kohli said.

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