Overview
- Speaking at Boland Park during the SA20, Donald praised Kohli’s work ethic, calling him a “machine” who trains harder than anyone, drawing on his earlier stint with him at RCB.
- He said he misses watching Kohli in Tests and compared the timing of his retirement to AB de Villiers, suggesting it came too soon.
- Donald expressed a wish to see Kohli play one SA20 season and said it would be special for fans, but there is no confirmed offer or signing.
- Kohli currently features only in ODIs after leaving T20Is in 2024 and Tests in 2025, with two centuries in three recent ODIs against South Africa and a reported 27,975 international runs.
- Donald predicted Kohli will remain a major force in white-ball cricket, highlighting the 2027 World Cup as a likely stage for his continued impact.