Virat Kohli and Mohammad Shami may have different personalities, but both have a lot of mental strength, which has led to success for Team India, says the country’s bowling coach Paras Mehmbare. Kohli (765 runs at 95.62) and Shami (24 wickets at 10.70) topped the batting and bowling charts, playing key roles in India’s runner-up finish in the ODI World Cup last year. Speaking at the launch of management professional Vishnu Govind’s book ‘GOATS Must Be Crazy’ at the International Institute of Sports and Management in Mumbai, Mehmbare said, “Both are completely different personalities, but in terms of mental strength, both are above.”

“Virat is completely aggressive, all the time in the face. The Syrians are the complete opposite, never on their own. You will see a lot of bowlers get out celebrating after taking a wicket but the Syrians usually do. will perform a ‘hello’ type.of goods

“Shami looks relaxed, but he understands his game inside and out. He knows what is expected of him. I have worked with Shami a lot in the recent past. He is training-wise. is completely different and he will do something that suits him. He knows what works for him and knows his body inside out,” she said.

Talking about Kohli, Mahambray said: “Virat is one of the best to chase. Chasing in shorter formats was always difficult but if you look at the records in the recent past, he has improved a lot. All of them The big reason why India chased down the score in a big way

“The common factor is that they understand their role very well. Their style may be different but with their mental strength we get the same results. Both are tops in terms of absorbing pressure mentally. ” He added.

Shami has been out since the World Cup due to injury and has missed the tour of South Africa and the Test series against England.

Mhambrey added that Kohli’s work ethic has rubbed off on the younger cricketers in the Indian team.

“It’s an eye-opener to be able to see the work that Virat puts in day in and day out. You see the youngsters talking to him and trying to learn from him. It helps everyone prepare for him. gives a wonderful insight into the “I see a lot of the younger guys on the team taking those minutes to chat with him because those words of wisdom are fantastic.

“Unless you are crazy or obsessed in any profession, you will never be the greatest and that is common among all sportsmen.” Asked how he became the GOAT — the greatest of all time — Mhambrey said: “I think you’re born with certain skills. The skills that Shami has, you have to copy until then. Can’t be done unless you have… (Jasprit) even with Bumrah. They are guys who are born with that skill.

“You become the GOAT with the attitude you have, the work you put in, the things you keep about yourself, the inspiration you want to be. This combination with other factors will make you the GOAT.” “

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