Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli has slapped his critics hard by playing a historic innings in the Ranchi ODI against South Africa. Questions were constantly being raised about his future. Meanwhile, the batting coach of Team India has given a big statement.
Virat Kohli 2027 World Cup Plan: Virat Kohli played a memorable inning in the first ODI match played against South Africa in Ranchi. Virat faced 120 balls, in which he scored 135 runs. 11 fours and 7 sixes came from his bat. Team India won the match by 17 runs. Kohli played this innings at a time when questions were being raised about his future plans. In a recent report, it is being said that after this series, BCCI will hold a meeting with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, run machine Virat has strengthened his claim by scoring a century. After his innings, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has given a big statement on his future…
Even at the age of 37, Virat has strength in batting.
Even though Virat Kohli is 37 years old, his ability is still the same as it was earlier. He looked to be in good form in this match against South Africa. Even though he has returned to international cricket after 9 months, he was successful in playing big innings. During this, he also made a partnership of 136 runs with Rohit Sharma. Team India batting coach praised Kohli and said,
This was a wonderful inning. He has really batted brilliantly. His performance not only in ODI format but in all formats has been amazing.
read more-IND vs SA: Kohli’s century, Kuldeep’s lethal bowling, these are the 5 heroes of India’s victory
Will Virat Kohli play 2027 World Cup?
During the press conference, Sitanshu Kotak told about Virat Kohli’s future plans. When he was asked about Virat playing the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027, he said,
I don’t know why we need to consider all this. Really he is batting brilliantly. I don’t think there should be much discussion on his future. The way he is batting, it’s amazing, man. The way he is performing, the way he works on fitness, none of that can be questioned.
Virat Kohli seen in old avatar in Ranchi
A big innings was expected from Virat Kohli in Ranchi and the same was seen. He came to bat at a time when India’s first wicket had fallen at 25 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal was out after scoring 18 runs. After that Virat took up the responsibility and along with Rohit Sharma added 136 runs in 109 balls. Removed pressure from Rohit by scoring runs at a fast pace himself. Hitman also scored 57 runs, but Kohli remained at the crease for 42.5 overs. Also played a partnership of 65 runs with Rahul. Scored 135 runs in 120 balls at a strike rate of 112.50, hitting 11 fours and 7 sixes.
Read more- Virat Kohli gave a clear cut answer on Test cricket retirement, will he return?