‘Bizarre at this age’: Ashwin in awe of Virat Kohli’s relentless intensity

 Ravichandran Ashwin lauded Virat Kohli’s “bizarre” energy levels at his age, stating the Indian stalwart continues to “walk the talk” after stepping away from Tests and T20Is. Kohli’s unbeaten 69 in the IPL 2026 opener against SRH showcased his enduring hunger and intensity between the wickets, setting a benchmark for the game. Ravichandran Ashwin lauded Virat Kohli’s “bizarre” energy levels at his age, stating the Indian stalwart continues to “walk the talk” after stepping away from Tests and T20Is. Kohli’s unbeaten 69 in the IPL 2026 opener against SRH showcased his enduring hunger and intensity between the wickets, setting a benchmark for the game.