Virat Kohli's childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, stated that the cricketer is fully prepared for the 2027 ODI World Cup following his century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Kohli scored 131 off 101 balls for Delhi against Andhra Pradesh, marking his return to domestic cricket after a long absence. Sharma highlighted Kohli's consistent form and exceptional performance, noting he is the most consistent player in the Indian team. Kohli also became the fastest batter to reach 16,000 List A runs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.