The seasoned all-rounder named his former Indian captain, Kohli, as a player who continues to inspire him the most in the world. Both players were recently seen in action in the IPL 2026, where Thakur was part of the Mumbai Indians (MI), while Kohli represented the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
The out-of-favor Indian all-rounder also feels it would be interesting to understand how the former Indian captain keeps himself motivated and never loses his hunger for runs despite already calling time on his Test and T20I career on a high.
Shardul Thakur wants to play with Virat Kohli, admiring his incredible fitness even at his current age. He wishes to understand Kohli's motivation. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/0TS4obpvmu
— Ekantashant (@MelbourneNT82) June 10, 2026Virat Kohli’s fitness and form still inspire many
Even after retiring from Test and T20I formats, the dashing right-hander’s intensity and passion for the game have not dropped. Kohli once again proved his class by scoring 675 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 165.84 in the IPL 2026. He played a major role in helping RCB defend their title. Even, Virat Kohli recently topped list of India's most valuable celebrities.
Virat Kohli confirmed as key part of India’s 2027 ODI World Cup plans
On the other hand, with the 2027 ODI World Cup still far away, talks have already started about whether Rohit Sharma and Kohli will be part of India’s plans for the mega event. It is being said that Rohit’s fitness, age, and workload will be key in the big decision.
A sports journalist, Rahul Rawat, revealed, “Virat Kohli has been conveyed by the selectors directly that he is an integral part of ODI World Cup 2027 plans.”
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