To keep the national team young and inspire millions more to aim for that one spot, new faces are essential. Team India has a plenty of talent thanks to the Indian Premier League during the past 16 years. It will be difficult to replace a player of Kohli’s caliber, though. Planning and organic results from a meaningful conversation with a player who has carried the team’s fortunes since his 2008 debut are required.
Kohli is on top of his game and is fitter and faster than even some of the younger players. The 35-year-old talisman on Monday sent a big message to the selectors that he is not a finished product yet.
“I know my name is just attached to promoting the game in many parts of the world when it comes to T20 cricket, but I have still got it, I guess,” Kohli told official broadcaster after being named player of the match for his 77 that helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase down a tricky target against Punjab Kings and win by four wickets in the IPL Season 17 Match 6 on Monday.
