‘Anyone can hit a six but…’: Virat Kohli gives priceless advice to Mukul Choudhary

Mukul Choudhary with Virat Kohli (Image: Mukul Choudhary/Instagram) Mukul Choudhary has emerged as one of the exciting young talents of IPL 2026 despite Lucknow Super Giants enduring a disappointing campaign and missing out on the playoffs. The youngster recently revealed an unforgettable interaction with Virat Kohli and revealed how the RCB superstar offered him important advice on handling pressure situations and mastering the art of finishing games in T20 cricket.Speaking to JioHotstar, Mukul said Kohli watched his innings against Kolkata Knight Riders closely and appreciated the way he managed the chase.“When I spoke to him, he told me that he watched our game against KKR and saw how I finished the game,” revealed Mukul.The young batsman said Kohli emphasized that modern cricket has evolved to a point where power hitting alone no longer separates batsmen from others.“He said hitting sixes is not a big problem anymore. Every young batsman in this generation can get off the ropes. But what really matters is learning to finish the matches,” said Mukul.According to the LSG youngster, Kohli explained that the real test of the batter starts when the pressure starts to mount during tough chases.“Anyone can hit a six when there’s no pressure. But in chases of 170 or 180, when wickets are falling at the other end and the pace required rises, that’s when the real test begins. If you learn to handle that pressure, stay calm and control the innings, that’s what makes you a big player. Finishing games consistently is a rare skill,” Kohli Mukul recalled to him.The interview clearly left a deep impression on the youngster as he admitted that the advice changed the way he now views batting in T20 cricket.“He told me to focus on that, not just the big shots. That advice really stuck with me,” Mukul concluded. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are playing their last league match of IPL 2026 season against Punjab Kings (PBKS) today. Lucknow has already been officially eliminated from the playoff race of IPL 2026. They are playing strictly for pride to finish the season on a winning note and avoid the bottom spots of the table. Unlike LSG, this is a do-or-die must-win game for the Punjab Kings. Sitting in 5th place, PBKS are in desperate need of a win tonight to keep their fading playoff hopes alive before relying on Sunday’s results.