Bangalore: There is something about Virat Kohli these days that is very compelling. It has, of course, mostly to do with the manner in which he's batting these days in all formats of the game, against all opposition and be it home or away. Obviously a lot of hard work has gone in to it all but what has stood out is the confidence that he always seemed to retain, however difficult or impossible the situation.

Virat Kohli. Pic/AFP