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Giving it back! Charged up Virat Kohli says he loves to perform when the crowd is against him

Virat Kohli was at his ruthless best while speaking to Rameez Raja after India's sixth Asia Cup triumph.

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India's most flamboyant batsman Virat Kohli revealed that he likes to play in front of a charged up hostile crowd and it gives him that extra kick to perform, if the spectators are against him. 

Talking to commentator Rameez Raja after India's memorable eight wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, Kohli said, "The crowd here has always been passionate, they come here and support their team to the hilt. I like to perform in these kind of situations. I love it when the crowd is against me as that spurs me on to give my best. More they boo me, more it motivates me."

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Kohli who carried on with his Bradmanesque form in the summit clash, was seen in a playful mood when the hosts were batting. Fielding at deep mid-wicket, Kohli brilliantly ran out Mushfiqur Rahim with a pin point throw and the next ball he gobbled up Mashrafe Mortaza's easy catch. After the dismissal, Kohli turned to the crowd once and then made his way to his teammates while donning a cool dancers look, swaying and shaking his shoulders.

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On being asked what would be his advice for youngsters to perform in a tense finals like this and what boxes should a newcomer tick to succeed, the India Test captain smiled shy;y and said, "Well I am still a youngster, I am not even 28, what advice shall a give to other youngsters?" Rameez Raja pressed on saying, "Yes a master at the age of 28." Hearing which Kohli couldn't stop blushing while being at his modest best.

The Men in Blue were chasing a target of 121 in a match reduced to 15-overs-a-side, Shikhar Dhawan came good when it mattered the most as he hit nine fours and a six adding 94 runs with Kohli (41 not out) and India won the match with seven balls to spare.

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