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Imposter Syndrome Is Always There Virat Kohli Makes Massive Revelation
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'Imposter syndrome is always there': Virat Kohli makes massive revelation

May 19, 2026 TOI Sports Desk Yahoo Sports

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has opened up about struggling with “impostor syndrome” despite being one of the most successful cricketers in the world.

'Imposter syndrome is always there': Virat Kohli makes massive revelation. NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has opened up about struggling with “impostor syndrome” despite being one of the most successful cricketers in the world. Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru, Kohli admitted that self-doubt still affects him even after nearly 20 years at the top level of cricket. “As players, you're always walking a very thin line between being cautious and being insecure. You constantly feel like you're never good enough – that imposter syndrome is always there,” Kohli said. He added, “Even today, when I go into the nets, I still think: these youngsters are watching. If I have a bad session, they'll probably wonder, 'Is this the guy who's been playing for 20 years?' That thought is always there.” Kohli revealed that former In...