Fri Mar 28 06:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Kohli’s Unwavering Hunger Fuels RCB’s Confidence: Karthik

**Chennai, [Date]** – Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batting coach Dinesh Karthik lauded Virat Kohli’s unwavering dedication and commitment to self-improvement, emphasizing the veteran batsman’s continued hunger for success ahead of RCB’s clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Speaking on the eve of the match, Karthik highlighted Kohli’s persistent drive to enhance his game, even at this stage of his illustrious career. “Even today, he was working on a new shot,” Karthik revealed. “That desire to continually add to his repertoire speaks volumes about his hunger. He consistently strives to raise the bar, which is what makes him so special.”

Karthik also addressed recent speculation about Kohli’s performance against spin bowling, noting a significant improvement in his white-ball cricket. While acknowledging past struggles, Karthik emphasized Kohli’s strong recent performances, including a successful Champions Trophy campaign where he was among the tournament’s top run-scorers. He cited Kohli’s crucial contributions in the World Cup final as further evidence of his ability to excel against spin.

Addressing concerns about RCB’s ability to handle CSK’s strong spin attack, Karthik expressed confidence in his team’s batting lineup. “I don’t think playing spin is a problem area for us,” he stated. “We have very competent batsmen who excel against spin bowling, and that’s one of the reasons we selected them.” He believes RCB’s strength against spin will become increasingly evident as the tournament progresses.

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