Abstract

Virat Kohli had been the centre of attraction the Indian national cricket team frequently for his success at a young age and rising endorsements earnings. On November 16, 2014 Kohli was named second in the new list of the rankings of batsman in the One Day International (ODI) rankings released by the International Cricket Council. From leading the Under-19 cricket team to winning the World Cup, Kohli gained himself a seat in the national cricket team. His success in the International cricket has been lauded by senior and retired players and many saw him as the next superstar in the world of cricket. However his aggression on field drew unwanted attention to which Kohli admitted and showed gestures of improvement with time.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• Understand the leadership traits displayed by Kohli
• Examine the qualities of a successful player
• Discuss what business leaders can learn from players like Kohli

Keywords

Virat Kohli, Cricket, Indian cricket team, leadership, team player