AB de Villiers Rates Virat Kohli's Current ODI Form Higher Than 2016 Peak
Virat Kohli has demonstrated a significant transformation in his ODI batting, highlighted by an unbeaten 139 against the West Indies and a prolific run of 854 runs in 12 innings since the South Africa series. This surge follows his retirement from Test cricket and a strategic focus on limited formats. Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers praised Kohli's current form as superior to his 2016 peak, noting his relaxed and free approach at the crease, which contrasts with earlier phases of his career.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (85–85/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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indiatoday broke this story on 8 Oct, 04:07 am. Other outlets followed.