• Anil Kumble expressed a humble request to Virat Kohli ahead of the India's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign.

  • Kohli remained the only player in World Cup history to clinch the Player of the Tournament award twice.

Anil Kumble makes special appeal to Virat Kohli ahead of T20 World Cup 2024
Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli (Image Source: Twitter)

Virat Kohli‘s dominance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season was once again on display as he smashed 92 runs off just 47 balls in a match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their fourth consecutive victory. This stellar innings proved pivotal as RCB secured a commanding 60-run win in Dharamsala.

Virat Kohli’s IPL 2024 heroics

Kohli’s outstanding performance further solidified his position at the top of the Orange Cap standings, with an impressive tally of 634 runs in 12 matches, boasting a striking strike-rate of 153.51 and an exceptional average of 70.44. Beyond the IPL, Kohli is set to play a crucial role in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, where he will represent India in matches scheduled in the West Indies and the United States of America (USA).

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Anil Kumble’s earnest request

Former RCB captain Anil Kumble, speaking to JioCinema, commended Kohli’s remarkable form, describing his pursuit of excellence as relentless. Kumble expressed hope that Kohli would carry his exceptional form into the upcoming ICC event, emphasizing his pivotal role for Team India.

“Yeah, absolutely. He’s been in outstanding form. He had a bit of a break coming into the IPL, and then he’s just been relentless in his pursuit of excellence. And you could see that. I mean, he’s at the top of the table there with 634 runs, and I’m sure RCB would want him to win the next two games, and hopefully, qualify. But, you know, for India’s sake, you would want this form to continue in the World Cup as well,” Kumble said.

Kohli’s legacy in T20 World Cup

Kohli’s prowess in ICC events, particularly in the T20 World Cup, is noteworthy. He holds the record for the most runs scored overall in the tournament’s history, accumulating 1141 runs in five editions across 25 innings at an astonishing average of 81.50. His consistent performances include 14 half-centuries, the most by any player to date.

Kohli’s exceptional contributions were evident in the 2014 edition, where he emerged as the highest run-getter with 319 runs in 6 matches, a feat unmatched by any batter in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. Additionally, Kohli stands as the only player in tournament history to clinch the Player of the Tournament award twice, achieving this honor in the 2014 and 2016 editions.

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