Lucknow Super Giants middle order batsman Mukul Chaudhary Despite his franchise failing to qualify for the playoffs, IPL has emerged as one of the most exciting prospects of 2026. Recently, Mukul spoke about a memorable conversation with veteran batsman Virat Kohli, in which he revealed the valuable advice he received on handling pressure situations and mastering the art of finishing games in T20 cricket.
Mukul shared that Kohli had closely followed his innings against Kolkata Knight Riders and praised the composure with which he chased the target. According to Mukul, Kohli emphasized that modern cricket has evolved a lot and power-hitting alone is not enough to differentiate a batsman from the rest.
“When I spoke to him, he told me that he had watched our match against KKR and seen how I finished the game. He said hitting sixes is not a big deal anymore. Every young batsman of this generation can find the rhythm. But what really matters is learning how to finish the match,” Mukul said on JioHotstar.
calm mind. Clear intention. Big stage. 💯#mukulchaudhary This shows the valuable guidance they received #ViratKohli On handling pressure and going into the game with the right mindset 🧠🏏
Few lessons are tougher than Kohli's cover drive under lights at Chinnaswamy. pic.twitter.com/5ysF1z7ltt
– Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) 23 May 2026
Mukul further revealed that Kohli explained how the real challenge for a batsman begins when the pressure starts building during a tough run chase. The young batsman admitted that the conversation left a lasting impact on him and completely changed the way he bats in T20 cricket.
“When there is no pressure anyone can hit sixes, but while chasing a target of 170 or 180, when wickets are falling at the other end and the required rate is rising, that is when the real test begins. If you learn to handle that pressure, stay calm and control the innings, that is what makes you a big player. Finishing the game consistently is a rare skill. He told me not to just hit big shots, but focus on that. That advice really resonated with me. Stuck together,” Mukul said.
LSG will play its final league match against Punjab Kings, with the Lucknow-based franchise already out of the tournament. LSG will now be playing solely for pride as they aim to end their IPL 2026 campaign with a win and avoid finishing at the bottom of the points table.
However, this competition holds great importance for PBKS. Fifth-placed PBKS needs a win at any cost to keep their fading playoff hopes alive. A win is essential if they are to remain in the competition, with a possible qualification scenario dependent on the outcome of the next day's matches.
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