Virat Kohli, the name synonymous with effortless run-scoring, has surprisingly revealed a hidden weakness: math! In a resurfaced clip from a 2019 interview, the Indian cricket captain humorously admits his struggles with the subject, leaving many fans feeling a strange sense of kinship.
Confessions of a Math-Challenged Champion
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The video, titled “In Depth with Graham Bensinger,” features Kohli candidly discussing his school days. He recalls, “In math exams, I used to get 3 out of 100! I never understood why anyone would even want to learn it.” He hilariously expresses his confusion with complex formulas, saying, “Cos Theta? It might as well be a foreign language to me!”
From Cricketing Prodigy to Math Escaper
Kohli contrasts his academic struggles with his natural talent for sports. He admits, “I excelled in sports, but math never clicked. I just wanted to pass my 10th-grade exam to escape it forever!” He jokingly adds, “I never worked harder in cricket than I did to pass that math exam!”
A Viral Outpouring of Relatable Reactions
The video has gone viral, resonating deeply with countless viewers who share Kohli’s math aversion. The comment section is flooded with remarks like “He is so me!” and “Finally, a relatable weakness from the legend!”
But Wait, Isn’t Math Used in Cricket?
Some commenters playfully pointed out the practical applications of math in cricket, like calculating the distance of a sixer or the ball’s trajectory in an LBW decision. However, Kohli’s confession highlights a relatable truth: even the most gifted individuals have their own unique strengths and weaknesses.