Star Indian batter Virat Kohli appreciated the break that got here with specializing in only one format ahead of India’s first ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday, October 19. The 36-year-old had retired from Tests before the recent England tour and stepped away from T20Is following India’s 2024 World Cup victory within the West Indies and USA.
Kohli’s last appearance for India was during their 2025 Champions Trophy win in March. Despite this, he participated in two months of IPL motion afterward, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their first-ever title. Reflecting on the challenges of playing exclusively within the ODI format ahead of the series opener, Kohli spoke to Fox Cricket (via @Wxtreme10 X handle):
“To be honest, the quantity of cricket I’ve played over the past 15-20 years, I’ve actually not rested in any respect if that is sensible. I’ve probably played essentially the most variety of games within the last 15 years in international cricket, combining the IPL together as well.”
“So for me it was a really refreshing day off. I’m feeling as fit, if not fitter, than ever before. You possibly can just feel the freshness when you realize you may play the sport and mentally you realize what to do on the market. It’s just the physical preparation that actually must be taken care of.”
He further continued:
“At this stage I realised that if my body is fit and my reflexes are there, then the sport awareness is already there. My body has to match up with it and that’s something I attempt to sustain. I live my life like that so no issues in any respect, I’m feeling fresh. Moving rather well within the nets and within the fielding sessions as well so all good to date.”
“Having fun with A Beautiful Pause” – Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli shared that he has been relishing the break following his Test retirement in May. The star batter’s last competitive appearance was in early June, when RCB secured their first-ever IPL title.
“It’s been a protracted day off for me since I retired from Test cricket. I’ve been capable of atone for life. I’ve not been capable of anything for the last several years. Just having the ability to spend some quality time along with your kids and family home, it’s been a gorgeous, beautiful phase. It’s something I’ve really enjoyed,” said Kohli (via the aforementioned source).
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