‘A third peak’: De Villiers on Kohli’s aggressive ODI approach ahead of 2027 WC
AB de Villiers shared his excitement over Virat Kohli's stellar performance in the ODIs against the West Indies, where Kohli's unbeaten 139 runs were pivotal for India's triumph. De Villiers highlighted the shift in Kohli's mindset, noting his newfound aggressiveness and positive outlook. He views this stage of Kohli's career as a remarkable resurgence, appreciating the strategic evolution he has…
AB de Villiers is thrilled to witness his former teammate Virat Kohli's aggressive ODI approach ahead of the 2027 World Cup. During the recent ODI against West Indies, Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls, contributing significantly to India's 296-run chase. De Villiers praised Kohli's positive and aggressive mindset, comparing it to his previous peaks between 2012-2014 and 2016-2019.
This third peak in Kohli's career has elevated his game to new heights. De Villiers, who will be part of the WCL, anticipates a return of the ODI World Cup to South Africa for the first time since 2003 and hopes the Proteas can achieve greater success this time, following their recent strong performance against world champions Australia.
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