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Aggression my plus point: Virat Kohli

Aggression my plus point: Virat KohliNew Delhi, June 15 - Cricketer Virat Kohli, known for being aggressive on the field, says it is his strength and he does not think he should curb it.

"My aggression is my plus point. It's because of my aggression that I have been able to perform so well on the field till now. I don't think I need to try bringing the level down. I agree sometimes I do cross the line that what I think I need to take care of," he said.

Brand ambassador of Sangam India, Kohli was here Thursday to launch ad campaign for the latest its range - Corporate and Festive dressing.

Also present were V. K. Sodani, executive director of Sangam India and Gaurav Chaudhary, head of planning and publicity.

The cricketer takes advice to manage his aggression from Indian captain M. S. Dhoni and added: "Whne it comes to Dhoni, he is very calm be it on the field or otherwise."

Kohli is a familiar face when it come to endorsing brands. Nike, Royal Challenge, Fast Track, Pepsi, Fair & Lovely, Herbalife, Flying Machine, 3C Company (a real estate player), TVS and Red Chief Shoes are some of his endorsements to name.

The youth icon believes that one should be himself.

"Just be yourself and don't get bothered about what people think about you. That is what I follow," he said.(IANS)


Hulk determined to win over Brazil fans

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Spain retains UEFA Under-21 crown

UEFA-U-21Jerusalem, June 19 : Spain retained the 2013 UEFA U-21 soccer championship beating Italy 4-2 here at the Teddy Stadium.

Spanish captain Thiago Alcantara hit a hat-trick in the first half  Read more »

Sri Lankans will target Indian bowling: Jayasuriya

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Champions Tropny semifinals: England put South Africa in to bat

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Mahindra's Locatelli takes double win at Misano

Andrea-LocatelliMisano (Italy), June 17 : Both Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi performed well in Rounds 5 and 6 of the CIV Moto3 which concluded at the Misano World Circuit here.  Read more »

Gill leads APRC field by 12 minutes

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