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Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has candidly spoken about his long battle with imposter syndrome, admitting that the feeling of “never being good enough” continues to affect him even after two decades in the game. Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru, Kohli said players often walk a thin line between caution and insecurity.
“You constantly feel like you’re never good enough — that imposter syndrome is always there,” Kohli revealed. He shared that even during net sessions today, he worries what young players might think if he has a bad day, questioning his own legacy.
Kohli particularly faced this after stepping down as Test captain. He credited former India coach Rahul Dravid and batting coach Vikram Rathour for providing crucial mental support during his toughest phase. Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern where highly successful individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as frauds despite evidence of competence. Kohli’s openness has sparked important conversations about mental health in sports.
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