Virat Kohli ICC Rankings Reflect Dominant Form
Virat Kohli ICC Rankings: Since the remarkable performance of Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli has restarted discussions. Whether it is time for cricket boards around the world to mandate that veteran players engage in their country’s domestic cricket circuit. Former Indian Cricketer Mohammad Kaif has suggested that BCCI should not require Kohli to participate in domestic tournaments. This is given his ongoing success with the Indian national team.
Virat Kohli Shows His All-Around Ability to Score in Every Format
Currently, Virat Kohli is experiencing one of the most productive periods of his career. In his last six One Day Internationals (ODIs), Kohli has amassed 592 runs with three centuries. It has shown to be a dominant player within the 50-over format of the game. Additionally, Kohli scored a century while representing Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. It is a testament to Kohli’s ongoing abilities to play and win at any level of competition.
While Virat’s best year, so far, was in 2016, there are so many comparisons to Virat’s limited overs performance of 2016 as we head into 2026. So far, Virat has only played in ODIs and the IPL. Also, he has been able to take long breaks from the game and still produce winning performances shortly after his return. As a result of these impressive results, Kohli is everywhere in the sports news headlines today.
Kohli’s Response After Lay Off, Kohli as Usual
After a 6 month absence from international cricket, Kohli came back in 2022 strong as ever with no signs of being affected by the break. He put runs on the score sheet easily. In his last seven ODI matches (One Day International), Kohli amassed six scores of over fifty with three of those being centuries (Century’s are 100 runs) two against SA (South Africa) and one against NZ (New Zealand).
His consistent play has propelled him back to the Number One position in the ICC ODI batting rating. Once again establishing him as one of the greatest ODI players of all time.
Kohli Added 85th International Century Against New Zealand
Kohli scored 124 runs off 108 balls giving him his 85th international century during the third ODI game against New Zealand. He was chasing down a total of 338 runs in indicators. This was his fourth century in the last eight ODI innings. There is also an IPL (Seasonal) century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi.
Kohli continues to chase down targets at a high rate of scoring, this is what sets him apart from his peers.
Mohammad Kaif Completely Behind Kohli
Former Indian Cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised Kohli, calling him professional, always prepared and unmatched enthusiasm for the game of cricket.
While it was said that Kohli doesn’t play in every format of cricket at present. He does have a consistent level of success when he returns to the Indian team. Thus Kaif was confident in his continued contribution to the team’s performance, regardless of how often he plays.
Kaif questioned whether it is necessary for Kohli to be forced to play domestic matches. He suggested that while all players can get game time and experience through domestic cricket, Kohli’s approach – his fitness, passion for representing India, and drive. It is one that is not found in all players and therefore is something we should not force upon him.
‘Passion Like Kohli’s Is Rare’
“Kohli possesses something that most players do not have,” said Kaif. When speaking about Kohli’s excitement to play the game. Kaif went on to say that his excitement is one of the reasons why he has the ability to win a match by himself. It motivates the team as a whole, even during the most difficult times.
Kohli has been selected to wear the Indian jersey again in July. It is for the ODI series against England. As a result, there is still some debate. Whether senior players should be required to play in the domestic circuit. However, it is widely believed that Kohli has already proved that he has all the credentials necessary to succeed in both domestic and international cricket.
