Cricketer Virat Kohli, once known for his relentless pursuit of high scores, suffered a brief slump in form between 2020 and the 2021 Asia Cup. However, his century against Afghanistan in that tournament marked a comeback, and he began putting up notable performances once more. While Kohli’s returns suggested a return to form, he lacked the unwavering consistency that had defined his earlier career. However, in the recently concluded ODI World Cup, Kohli unleashed a torrent of runs, effectively silencing his detractors.
Kohli amassed 765 runs in 11 games, scoring 50 or more on 9 occasions, including three magnificent centuries. Along the way, he broke numerous records, including the coveted title of most ODI centuries, previously held by Sachin Tendulkar. At Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Kohli broke Tendulkar’s record against South Africa before breaking into an elegant celebration in which he bowed to Tendulkar, who was watching from the stands. Kohli also broke another Tendulkar record, becoming the World Cup’s highest run-scorer in a single tournament.
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His outstanding batting was a cornerstone of India’s incredible run in the tournament, which saw them win ten consecutive matches before falling just short of the title in a heartbreaking loss to Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
However, the World Cup marked the end of a cycle, and speculation arose as to whether this was Kohli’s final appearance on the grand stage. Kohli will be close to forty by the time the next World Cup rolls around, but fans and experts remain confident in his ability to make the cut, especially given his incredible fitness level.
While fans and pundits debate whether Kohli will be able to compete in the 2027 World Cup, David Warner is confident that the Indian maestro will be able to compete in the 2031 edition. A fan on the social media platform ‘X’ inquired about Warner’s plans for the 2027 World Cup, expressing their desire to see the Australian star in action. Warner jokingly replied, “2031,” implying that he intends to play until the next decade. When another fan expressed interest in seeing Kohli play in 2031, Warner confidently stated, “No reason why he can’t, he is very fit and loves the game so much.”
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