Virat Kohli birthday: 5 life lessons we can learn from the Indian skipper

#3 Hold yourself to high standards

Virat Kohli: I like to always lead from the front and set an example for whoever is playing with me or around me. I like taking responsibilities. That is my natural thing.

When Kohli comes out to bat and takes guard in the middle, you can see unflinching desire burning in his eyes. More often than not, that desire seeps into his willow to produce moments of magic and power, simultaneously.

The fact that the Indian skipper is so consistent across all forms of the game points to just one primary cause: he expects a lot from himself and does not settle for mediocrity. Average is for the weak and Kohli has always been an epitome of strength.

No matter what the scoreline is, who the opposition is or how complicated the situation is, Kohli believes in himself to take his team across the finish line. He is not worried about mammoth targets and green pitches do not faze him. This is because he holds himself to the highest of standards and does not want to fall short in any on-field situation.

This is what Kohli stands for and this is what his legacy will represent. It will teach people across the world to dream big and make them understand that low aim is not just a pebble in your shoe, but a crime that you commit against your very self.