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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNEW DELHI: One of the greatest batters of all time, Virat Kohli<\/a>, may often say he ignores outside noise, but former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar<\/a> believes the star batter pays close attention to criticism directed at him.Speaking on Sportstar’s Insight Edge Podcast, Manjrekar said Kohli, who is currently playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), would sometimes become “cold\u201d towards him during tosses after hearing negative comments made about his performances. <\/p>\n Watch<\/span><\/p>\n Jamie Overton opens up on CSK comeback & bowling role<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n According to Manjrekar, Kohli is \u201cvery sensitive to criticism\u201d and usually gets to know \u201cwhat\u2019s being said about him\u201d.Manjrekar said, \u201cSo he’s one of those first guys who kept saying, you know, we don’t care about what people say\u2026 but he’s also very sensitive.\u201d He added that criticism may actually motivate Kohli, saying it could \u201cspur him on to get that next big hundred.\u201dKohli has had a mixed IPL 2026 season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He started strongly but recently suffered back-to-back ducks against Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians.Manjrekar also praised Kohli\u2019s leadership in Test cricket, calling him one of India\u2019s greatest captains. He explained how Kohli kept energy levels high even when conditions were difficult for bowlers. \u201cThe thing to like about him as captain was when things went flat\u2026 he would still make sure the team was driven,\u201d Manjrekar said.He also spoke about Kohli\u2019s aggressive influence on teammates, adding: \u201cUnder Virat Kohli, every player had to be like Virat Kohli.\u201d Kohli retired from Test cricket before India\u2019s England tour last year.<\/div>\n