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Cherish Virat Kohli's Batting: Ex-Cricketer Urges Fans After Stunning 139*
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News18•28-09-2026, 11:25
Cherish Virat Kohli's Batting: Ex-Cricketer Urges Fans After Stunning 139*
- •Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik urged fans to enjoy Virat Kohli's batting, noting the 2027 World Cup will be his last.
- •Karthik highlighted Kohli's impeccable return against West Indies, despite not playing for two months, showing confidence and dominance.
- •Kohli's last international appearance before the West Indies ODI was on July 19th, yet he performed exceptionally.
- •Kohli achieved a strike rate of 116.74 in seven ODIs this year, his highest in a calendar year, surpassing his 2018 record.
- •Karthik emphasized that Kohli finding his rhythm is crucial, making him an unparalleled player globally.
Key Questions Answered
Virat Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, will be his last appearance in a 50-over World Cup for India.
Dinesh Karthik praised Kohli for returning to international action with remarkable confidence and comfort after not touching a bat for two months, immediately finding his rhythm to score a stunning 139* against the West Indies.
Kohli is the second-highest run-scorer in World Cup history, holding the world record for the most runs in a single edition with 765 runs during the 2023 tournament, and has previously won the World Cup title in 2011.
