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Virat Kohli Unleashes "Virat Kohli 2.0" with Record-Breaking ODI Performance
- •Virat Kohli scored his 55th ODI hundred, remaining unbeaten on 139 off 88 deliveries against West Indies, hitting a career-high nine sixes in an ODI.
- •At nearly 38, Kohli has transformed his batting approach from pacing innings to becoming an enforcer, embracing a "new version" of himself.
- •Kohli emphasizes staying mentally fresh, expressing himself, and challenging himself to play at a higher gear, attributing his success to a fit body and clear visualization.
- •Former India seamer Madan Lal credits Kohli's current form to his enjoyment of the game and unwavering confidence, calling him the "best in the world."
- •Madan Lal dismisses media speculation about moving on from Kohli and Rohit Sharma, highlighting the importance of experienced players for strong starts and game-winning performances.
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Virat Kohli reached his 55th ODI hundred and surpassed the 15,000-run landmark. He scored an unbeaten 139 off 88 deliveries, which included 10 fours and nine sixes, marking the most sixes hit in a single ODI innings of his career.
Over the past year, Kohli has transitioned from an innings-pacer into an enforcer, embracing a challenge to play a gear or two higher and up the ante at nearly 38 years of age. He noted that staying mentally fresh and having a fit body allow him to visualize and execute his game effectively.
Former India seamer Madan Lal dismissed media rumors suggesting that the selection committee and team management wanted to move on from Kohli and Rohit Sharma with an eye on the 2027 World Cup. Lal emphasized that experienced players who can provide a good start are essential for winning games, pointing out Kohli's exceptional fitness, consistency, and status as the best player in the world.
