'God Wants Virat Kohli To Play Next ODI World Cup...'- Sanjay Bangar

Virat Kohli showcased an impeccable performance in ICC World Cup 2023 but Team India failed to win the trophy. Former Indian player Sanjay Bangar feels that maybe god wants him to play next ODI World Cup.

Virat Kohli finished as the highest run-getter in ICC World Cup 2023, smacking 765 runs in 11 games averaging 95+. Across 11 games, he shattered 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries. He won the Player of the Tournament award for his stupendous batting show.

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Maybe God Has Saved Something Special For Virat Kohli: Sanjay Bangar

During a discussion on Star Sports, Sanjay Bangar said that God must have kept something special for Virat Kohli. He also feels that god might want him to play next ODI World Cup.

“Virat’s desire to win the trophy, I feel he has God’s blessings, and probably God has saved something special for him. He (Kohli) crossed Sachin Tendulkar’s 49-century mark and Sachin also had to play his sixth World Cup for his first gold medal.”

“Don’t know why God takes such tough examinations of such big players. That’s what I can understand – maybe destiny still wants him to play the next World Cup, and hope and pray that he gets that gold medal,” Bangar said.

Virat Kohli also broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI tons during the ICC World Cup 2023. He also created the record for most runs in a single World Cup tournament. However, even after his stunning show, Team India failed to win the trophy.

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Kohli had won the ODI World Cup back in 2011. However, he could not win it for the second time as Australia outplayed India by 6 wickets in the final. Since he has reached 35 years of age, his presence in the next ODI World Cup in 2027 is not guaranteed.

Bowling first, Australia bowled out India for 240 in 1st innings. Later, they chased down the target with a century by Travis Head. Australia won their sixth ODI World Cup title after defeating India.