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The veteran West Indies batter and skipper, Chris Gayle is optimistic for Virat Kohli to appear in one more ODI World Cup after taking part in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023. Gayle also felt that Kohli is going to dominate in the tournament as it will be played in the home conditions of the veteran Indian batter.
"I don't think this will be Virat Kohli's last World Cup. He still has one more World Cup in him,” said Gayle to PTI. Apart from this, Gayle also backed Kohli to give his best for India in this 13th edition of the ODI World Cup. The former also felt it’s the tough player who lasts longer not the tough times.
"Tough times don't last long, tough players last longer. Virat is tough mentally as well physically. I don't see any reason why he shouldn't go to this World Cup and dominate. As players, we always go through phases where things seem a bit dull and you need positive energy around to uplift yourself. Once we get back in the groove, we know how dangerous we can be,” stated the Caribbean Southpaw.
This statement from Chris Gayle drew a lot of reactions from cricket fans on social media. Fans took to the micro-blogging site Twitter and came up with interesting opinions on Virat Kohli’s possibilities of playing for India in one more ODI World Cup.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Form matters fitness to kbhi matter nahi tha
— Dipesh Tailor (@DipeshT96767338) June 30, 2023
Gayle paji tumahre muh me ghee shakkar
— Pranav (@PranavG08830212) June 30, 2023
Ye wala Jeet jate Hain pahle, phir agle ki baat karenge 🙏
— Anuprash (@anuprashcs) June 30, 2023
Just to have another heart break 💔
— Karthik18 (@karthikkohli180) June 30, 2023
Only if we win. Or else he better settle in the UK or US.
— Niranjan Biradar (@Nikki_nsb) June 30, 2023
Depends on 2 things:
— Nishant Sharma (@Nishant8745547) June 30, 2023
1. If he himself wants to play 2027 World Cup or not at 38 years of age till which ideally, he can extend his odi career.
2. In worst case scenario, if he fails in Semi or final and india loses then there may be so much pressure that he may have to leave Odis
Yessssssss yesssssssssssssssssss🙏🙏
— Vishwas B (@Vishwas33907914) June 30, 2023
Fitness🔥
— Virat Kohli (@iNTRovertVK_18) June 30, 2023
He should Play 2027 World cup, he is still 34½, even cricket to Play.
— रणवीर सिंह Ranveer Singh (@AntiMlechh) June 30, 2023
Virat should retire atleast at 40 after breaking all the records of most runs and centuries.
2027 King 👑 Kohli last World Cup
— Anil Dahiya (@Andichoudhary88) June 30, 2023
Ek Yehi Tu Fit Player ha Puri Indian Team mein
— Usama Ali 🇵🇰 (@UsamaAl31750303) June 30, 2023
Pressure will be on India - Gayle
Coming back to Chris Gayle, he also talked about the chances of India winning the ODI World Cup 2023. Apart from this, he shed light on the possibilities for his team, West Indies. Later on, Gayle cleared the air about his further appearance in international cricket.
"I know India have not won a World trophy in a long time and the same is the case with us (West Indies). We last won in 2016. Pressure will be on India as they play at home as favourites,” said Gayle.
"I don't think there will be any international cricket from my point of view. After the World Cup (in 2021), I was supposed to have a farewell game. It did not happen. We have a new president in place, so I don't see it happening. But I have not made an announcement as yet. I am still active but won't be playing so often,” he added later.