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Monty Panesar Backs Virat Kohli to Play Beyond the Upcoming World Cup
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News18•06-10-2026, 20:45
Monty Panesar Backs Virat Kohli to Play Beyond the Upcoming World Cup
- •Former England spinner Monty Panesar praised Virat Kohli for his incredible hunger, intensity, and commitment to fitness after reaching 15,000 ODI runs.
- •Panesar believes that Kohli treating his upcoming World Cup appearance as his last is merely a mental tactic to maintain full intensity in every match.
- •Despite Kohli hinting at retirement, Panesar insists the star batter still has a lot of cricket left in him.
- •Panesar also voiced strong support for Rohit Sharma, calling him a destructive and attacking player who deserves a spot in India's World Cup squad.
Key Questions Answered
Monty Panesar believes that Virat Kohli will not retire after the World Cup because of his tremendous intensity, hunger, fitness focus, and passion for the game, despite Kohli announcing that the 2027 tournament will be his last.
Virat Kohli recently completed 15,000 ODI runs, showcasing his incredible consistency and status as a batting heavyweight in international cricket.
Monty Panesar praised Rohit Sharma as a destructive, attacking batter who can make a significant difference for India, stating that he deserves an opportunity to secure his place in the ODI World Cup squad.
