AB DE VILLIERS - FORMER SOUTH AFRICA BATTER
While he surely can carry on, just how long he intends to remains a million-dollar question. By 2027, Virat will be 39, and although he has raised the fitness bar higher than anyone else, stretching for another four years looks a bridge too far to cross even for him.
Having said that, if there's anyone who can provide a sneak peek into what's going on inside Kohli's mind, it's his former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers. In a chat with Hindustan Times, SA20 Brand Ambassador de Villiers spoke on a range of topics including India's upcoming tour of South Africa and what the future may hold for Kohli. Excerpts:
You know Virat so well. Lately, he has used words such as 'tired' and 'recovery time' in his interviews/post-match presentations. Do you see him leaving one format to prolong another?
I hope he continues to play ODIS and Tests. I'm sure he has got a plan in place. It's very reasonable and normal for him to be tired, to feel like it's time for him to unfold that final chapter in a way. I don't exactly know how long he will play for but I would like it to be for as long as possible. He's been incredible to watch and we all want to see a little bit more of him. The South Africa series is important to him, and he might play a few, rest and sit out a few and find a way to manage himself leading up to the end of his career.
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