A fired-up Virat Kohli is back — and Ravichandran Ashwin believes there’s a definite reason behind the aggression. After delivering consecutive centuries against South Africa, Kohli’s animated celebrations have gone viral. According to Ashwin, who spoke on his YouTube channel Ash Ki Baat, this isn’t about showmanship — it’s about vindication.
Speaking on Ash Ki Baat, Ashwin said that every doubt cast on Kohli’s form or future over the past year seems to have hit him “straight to the heart.” He sees the fiery reactions as a player determined to prove his worth again.
This comes after what was a spectacular ODI series for Kohli: first, a blazing 135 (120 balls) in Ranchi, followed by a quickfire 102 in just 93 balls at Raipur. The centuries marked his 52nd and 53rd ODI tons — reminding fans worldwide why Kohli remains among the game’s elite.
Social media erupted soon after, as clips of his emotional celebrations — chest-thumping, finger-pointing — swirled across platforms. Many believe these celebrations are symbolic, a fiery message to silence lingering critics. Ashwin added that sometimes, to rediscover hunger and passion, legends like Kohli need to let their bat and body speak.
For fans and fellow cricketers alike, Kohli’s resurgence offers hope that even after ups and downs, true champions always find a way back — often with even more fire.
