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Xtra Time Web Desk: Former India cricketer turned expert Ravi Shastri has praised India star Virat Kohli for his consistency and game awareness. Virat Kohli's discipline has always been one of his strength that made him one of the best in the game.

The 36 years old Virat has scored 271 runs in four matches at an average of 72.33 with an unbeaten 100 against Pakistan in the group stage. While talking in the latest episode of the ICC Review, Shastri stated "His discipline, his awareness of match situations (are what sets him apart). I thought he tried to get ahead of himself in the last three or four years, where he was trying to outdo what he's good at and sometimes, it can catch up on you."

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He further added, “But he's back to what he does best, which is take the singles, hit the ball along the ground, if necessary, go for the big one. Some of the greatest players who played the one-day game, especially in the chase, are guys who can do that."

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Speaking ahead, Shastri mentioned how getting Shreyas Iyer as partner helped Virat rotating strike. He told, “When you pick up singles with ease, there's no pressure. And then when you have another guy at the other end, someone like Shreyas (Iyer) who comes and smacks it, it takes the pressure off, it becomes still easier."