Venkatesh Iyer strongly praised Virat Kohli as a global role model, highlighting his elite work ethic, supreme fitness standards, and unmatched passion for the game as a blueprint for athletes worldwide. Iyer emphasized that Kohli's influence extends far beyond cricket, making him an icon for anyone looking to achieve excellence in any field. "Virat Kohli is an inspiration and a role model, not just for cricketers, but for everyone who watches the game.”Describing him as the hardest-working player, Iyer pointed out that seeing Kohli’s dedication firsthand explains his achievements, as he meticulously prepares for any scenario.  

Additionally, during their time together, Iyer appreciated Kohli's proactive, in-game advice, describing him as a helpful mentor on the field. “At RCB, the plan is always to target the opposition’s strong point, and that’s what Virat does to perfection. Even when we lost a couple of quick wickets, there was never any panic because we knew that with Virat there, we had control”. According to Iyer, instead of just verbal commands, Kohli leads by example, with his intensity in training and during matches driving the team's overall fitness standards. According to Iyer, witnessing Kohli's relentless, high-intensity approach from his celebration of a wicket to his constant sprinting on the field is a huge inspiration for the rest of the team.

Venkatesh Iyer hails Virat Kohli, admits he deserves every bit of his success

Venkatesh Iyer explicitly stated that Virat Kohli deserves every bit of success coming his way due to his unparalleled work ethic and composure under immense pressure. Speaking during his interview with ⁠RevSportz, Iyer detailed exactly why Kohli’s legendary status is completely earned. When reflecting on Kohli's impact and his composure during their triumphant Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) title-winning campaign, Iyer stated, “He prepares for every situation that can present itself because he has encountered every kind of situation in his career. That’s why he wasn’t the least bit flustered during the chase, and that’s a huge positive for us at RCB. For all that he has done for the franchise, he deserves all the success that is coming his way.”

Iyer also highlighted Kohli's calm demeanor under pressure, which proved invaluable to RCB during crucial matches. Iyer described Kohli as the hardest-working player on the team, emphasizing that his success is a direct result of his extreme dedication to preparation, as detailed in. He credited Kohli’s vast experience for keeping him composed during critical chases, providing stability to the team, noted in. Iyer reiterated that after years of service, Kohli’s title win with RCB was thoroughly earned, according to.