Lean patch made me stronger: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli exuded confidence ahead of the fourth ODI against West Indies at Dharamsala. Kohli, who broke a lean patch with a fifty in the previous game, admitted that the break during the Champions League T20 helped him greatly.

"Having that break in between was really good. I worked hard on the areas I needed to work on. Last two games I went in with a clear head. For me it doesn't matter if I get out playing the same shot again and again, at least I am feeling clear and confident in the mind. I just needed that one innings and that came in the last game," said Kohli.

Kohli was also amused by all the criticism directed at him during that period.

"It is funny. The moment I don't score runs in two three innings, people tell me you are due for a big score. They totally forget the fact that for the last four-five years I have been consistent in all formats. And I am not trying to show off or something, that's my nature. Thats how I like to play my cricket (to keep scoring). People need to respect that we are humans and not machines," he said.

Kohli went on to add that he became stronger when he saw the way people reacted and criticised.

"You will have a bad patch eventually and in those times you get to know the people who are ready to support you and people who are ready to rip you apart. I have learnt a lot, I have seen people change completely, 360 degrees, and that's not surprising actually.

"I had only heard about it and now I have seen it myself. In a way it is a pleasant thing. I feel much more stronger and If I feel my cricket is going to improve further," he said.