Ricky Ponting says he expects more hunger from ViratKohli

The former Australia captain, Ricky Ponting, recently spoke about ViratKohli and said he expects more from him.

ViratKohli and Rohit Sharma are back in action in the ODIs with the ongoing series against Australia. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has spoken about ViratKohli and said he expects more hunger from him.

Ricky Ponting says he expects more hunger from ViratKohli.

Ponting insisted that he wants to see the same hunger from Kohli and not rest on his previous laurels, especially now that so much is being spoken about his place in India’s squad for the next World Cup. He said on the ICC Review, “The one thing I don’t like hearing from anyone is that ‘I’ve achieved everything in the game’ because I think you still have to have some really short-term goals and not just be hanging on to try and get through to the 2027 World Cup. Virat’s always been a highly motivated person. And I’d like to think that he’s probably sat down and even given himself some goals and things that he can achieve in this series here in Australia and not be just waiting and killing time for that next World Cup to come around.”

“I think Virat’s the best 50-over player I’ve ever seen.”

Ponting said, “Finding your rhythm and tempo is the biggest thing. When you’ve had a break, just getting back used to the rhythm and the tempo of the 50-over game again, it takes a little bit of time for anybody. I’d expect to see both those guys bounce back into it pretty quickly. As I said, Adelaide is a great place to bat and a great place to play cricket. But it won’t be easy for the fact that they are facing some of the best white-ball bowlers that have ever played the game. So, the challenge is definitely there.” He added, “But I say it all the time, you don’t write off champion players ever. And these two guys have been two of the best, and while I’m on record saying I think Virat’s the best 50-over player I’ve ever seen, you don’t write them off. They’ll find a way to contribute and win games for their team, and if they do that, then they’ll most likely be in that World Cup team in 2027.”