We all know Virat Kohli is in peak fitness and won’t give up easily, but how many more years will he continue to grace the game? “Virat will play at least four years of international cricket if not more and could play many more years in IPL if he wants to,” King Kohli’s childhood coach Raj Kumar Sharma told.
New Delhi: We all know Virat Kohli is in peak fitness and won’t give up easily, but how many more years will he continue to grace the game? “Virat will play at least four years of international cricket if not more and could play many more years in IPL if he wants to,” King Kohli’s childhood coach Raj Kumar Sharma told CricBlogger on Saturday.
Raj Kumar’s remarks about Kohli’s future come as no surprise. Given his exceptional fitness, unyielding drive, and deep passion for the game, it’s clear that Kohli has plenty more to contribute to international cricket. His tenure in the IPL could also extend further if he desires.
Considering how Kohli has maintained his fitness and adapted his game, playing at the highest level for at least another four years seems entirely feasible. He has refined his batting for various formats, which ensures he remains a significant player even as he ages. His skill in pacing an innings, particularly in ODIs, coupled with his flawless technique in Tests, means India will continue to count on him for the foreseeable future. Perhaps even the 2027 World Cup in South Africa could be another milestone in his career.
When it comes to the IPL, it ultimately depends on how long Kohli wishes to continue. With the flexibility of the franchise system, which allows players to extend their careers without the pressures of international cricket, Kohli could easily play for RCB into his early 40s, as long as his motivation stays high, much like MS Dhoni.
In the end, Kohli’s career will be shaped by his desire for runs and trophies, and if history is any indicator, he’s not the type to step away anytime soon. “There is no stopping Kohli and time and again he has made it clear that he means business on the field as a batter,” Raj Kumar Sharma said while adding that consistency is the way to go when to comes to Kohli!
