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    Virat Kohli's Fitness Hailed by Simon Doull: 'Can Play Till 45' After Indore Century

    Analysis by Third Umpire·January 20, 2026

    Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli's exceptional form and fitness have drawn high praise from former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull, who suggested the batter could continue playing international cricket well into his mid-forties. Kohli recently scored a commanding 124 runs off 108 balls in the third ODI against New Zealand, showcasing his enduring dominance in the 50-over format.

    Doull highlighted Kohli's remarkable professionalism and physical conditioning, noting that despite his age and vast experience, he remains arguably the fittest player in the Indian squad. This dedication to fitness allows Kohli to maintain high intensity, particularly in running between the wickets and maneuvering the field, attributes that are crucial for sustained success at the elite level.

    This endorsement of longevity provides a positive outlook for RCB fans, who rely heavily on Kohli's consistency and leadership. His current run of form, which includes 54 ODI centuries, suggests that the veteran batter has plenty left to offer both the national side and his IPL franchise.

    This analysis was generated by Third Umpire using official IPL statistics and live match data.

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    Virat Kohli's Fitness Hailed by Simon Doull: 'Can Play Till 45' After Indore Century

    “Despite his age and experience, he'd probably still be the fittest guy on that side. That's professionalism... May he stick around in international cricket until he's 44 or 45 years old.”

    Simon Doull, Former New Zealand Pacer and Commentator
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    Virat Kohli
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    RCB
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    Virat Kohli
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    Royal Challengers Bangalore8661 runs
    #2
    Rohit Sharma
    Rohit Sharma
    Mumbai Indians7046 runs
    #3
    MS Dhoni
    MS Dhoni
    Chennai Super Kings5439 runs
    #4
    KL Rahul
    KL Rahul
    Delhi Capitals5222 runs
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    Ajinkya Rahane
    Ajinkya Rahane
    Kolkata Knight Riders5032 runs
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    Virat Kohli's Fitness Hailed by Simon Doull: 'Can Play Till 45' After Indore Century

    “Despite his age and experience, he'd probably still be the fittest guy on that side. That's professionalism... May he stick around in international cricket until he's 44 or 45 years old.”

    Simon Doull, Former New Zealand Pacer and Commentator
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