India, May 19 -- Sometimes, even the very best are not spared the mental struggles of staying at the top and living up to the expectations that come with greatness. Virat Kohli went through a similar phase after stepping down as India captain, to the point where he began doubting himself. And if it was not for former India head coach Rahul Dravid and batting coach Vikram Rathour, Kohli admitted he may never have found joy in cricket again.

Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit Powered by Leaders, held at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Kohli reflected on the difficult period following the end of his Test captaincy stint in early 2022. It came during one of the most turbulent phases in Indian cr...