Livingstone reveals Flower and Bobat pushed Kohli to greater aggression

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Liam Livingstone has provided insights into the coaching influence that helped transform Virat Kohli's T20 approach. Livingstone revealed that Andy Flower and Mo Bobat encouraged Kohli to embrace a more aggressive style of play, particularly during the Powerplay overs.

According to Livingstone, the coaching duo specifically "asked Virat Kohli to be a bit more aggressive." This guidance from Flower and Bobat prompted Kohli to adopt a mindset of extreme aggression in his batting approach. The tactical shift proved successful, with Kohli achieving a career-high strike rate following the implementation of this more attacking philosophy.

Livingstone also shared observations about Kohli's contrasting personalities in different settings. On the field, Kohli displays intense competitiveness and drive during matches. However, off the field, Livingstone described a notably different demeanor, characterizing Kohli as relaxed when away from the competitive environment of cricket.

The revelations from Livingstone shed light on the behind-the-scenes coaching methods employed by Flower and Bobat at RCB. Their approach focused on maximizing Kohli's offensive capabilities during the crucial Powerplay phase of T20 matches, where fielding restrictions create scoring opportunities.