AB de Villiers On Virat Kohli Future: The South African legend and RCB star player AB de Villiers revealed some serious talks about Virat Kohli’s future in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027. It is to be noted that the Indian star player Virat Kohli has already retired from T20I and Tests, and ODI is the only format where he is seen wearing the Indian jersey.
In the recently concluded three-match ODI series against Australia, he looked in rough form in the first two ODIs but gained his form in the third ODI in Sydney. He looked in great form and scored an unbeaten 74 runs off 81 balls.
The 36-year-old has expressed his desire to play in the ODI World Cup 2027 many times in the past. However, the recent transitions do not guarantee whether he will be playing till the next World Cup or not.
AB de Villiers On Virat Kohli Future
Virat Kohli’s dearest friend, AB de Villiers, recently shared his opinion on his career, stating that the ODI World Cup 2027 will be marking Kohli’s final tournament. Talking about IPL, he said that it is more demanding than international cricket.
He said,
“In my opinion the 2027 World Cup will be his final go at the cherry on the cake on a finish to his career. The IPL is a different story. We might see him go for three or four or maybe even five years. It does not take a lot out of you, even if it is a very intense tournament. You can prepare for those two to three months, but a World Cup is a four-year cycle. Really big build up and takes a lot out of the body and the system and the space that you try to find yourself in, family time. We have heard Virat speak often about how important that is for him.”
AB de Villiers Honors Virat Kohli Ahead Of ODI World Cup 2027
The South African legend urged fans to honor Virat Kohli, saying that the Indian star deserves gratitude for taking the game to another level.
He said,
“I want to remind you guys that’s the kind of player you want to celebrate. Allow him to find his balance in life towards the backend of his career. Just celebrate him. He has changed the game forever. He deserves a bit of a ‘thank,’ and hopefully you play for another five years; if you don’t, we are right behind you.”
Virat Kohli Influence On Youngsters
De Villiers also talked about Virat Kohli’s influence on the team, encouraging the youngsters.
He said,
“Virat plays a huge role in that time from a mental aspect. The kind of confidence the youngsters take from his presence—you can’t put a number to that. It is irreplaceable. The kind of impact they have on the players around them and the confidence the other players take from them is absolutely huge. Never forget that even if they do not perform sometimes. They have a huge impact.”
Recently, Virat Kohli became the second-highest run scorer in ODIs, surpassing the record of Kumar Sangakkara but behind Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.
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