Happy rohit

Virat Kohli: Playing an ODI series for the first time since the Australia series, talismanic batter Virat Kohli was under pressure as he came into the India versus South Africa 50-overs series. With the selectors favouring young blood, Kohli had to produce a superb performance to convince everyone that he is still good for the World Cup 2027.

The former India captain ended the three-match series with a majestic display, finishing with 302 runs at an average of 151.00, hammering back-to-back centuries in the first two matches and closing it with an unbeaten 65 on Saturday as he helped India reach 271/1 to win the match by nine wickets with 61 balls to spare.

Having silenced his critics with a sensational batting display, Kohli said what was more satisfying for him was that he could play the way he wanted and that his whole game was coming together nicely.