Kaif Says Virat Kohli Doesn’t Need Domestic Cricket After Run-Filled NZ ODIs
Kaif argues Kohli’s recent scoring and preparation show he stays match-ready without domestic appearances.
Overview
- Former India batter Mohammad Kaif said Kohli no longer needs domestic games, citing his passion, fitness and meticulous preparation.
- Kohli struck 93 in Vadodara and 124 off 108 in the decider, finishing as India’s top scorer in a 1–2 ODI series loss to New Zealand.
- India Today reported Kohli amassed 240 runs in three innings and highlighted 616 runs in his last seven ODI knocks since Sydney 2025.
- Kaif remarked that Kohli “comes, scores, and goes back to London,” as coverage noted his limited appearances this season.
- India and New Zealand open a five-match T20I series on January 21 in Nagpur, while reports differ on whether India’s next ODIs against England are in June or July.