Virat Kohli expressed discomfort with home crowds cheering for wickets, stating it's not a good feeling for the departing player and that he's observed similar reactions with MS Dhoni. While acknowledging fan excitement, Kohli prefers to focus on his game. He made this statement after scoring 93 runs to help India chase New Zealand's 301 in the first ODI, securing a four-wicket victory. Kohli also reflected on his role at number three, emphasizing a proactive approach to batting.