Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli's childhood coach, lauded Kohli's remarkable Test career following his unexpected retirement. Sharma expressed pride in Kohli's contributions and voiced optimism for his continued commitment to ODI cricket. He hopes Kohli will lead India to victory in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, anticipating another glorious chapter in his career.
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