WATCH: ‘I have to give…’ - Virat Kohli breaks silence on fitness ahead of crucial South Africa series
Virat Kohli shares a key update on his fitness before the South Africa series, giving fans insight into his preparation and readiness for the high-stakes contest.
Virat Kohli is now the second highest run scorer in ODI cricket history. Image | BCCI on X
Last Updated: 01.02 PM, Nov 30, 2025
India’s former captain and one of the best players in the world, Virat Kohli, has opened up about his fitness level and how prepared he is for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. The right-handed batter is one of the best in the format and has won numerous games for the country. So far, he has 51 ODI centuries, and if he scores one in this series, he will become the only batter to score the most centuries in a format.
While talking about the series in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kohli revealed his passion and the mindset that keeps him going even now. Kohli has played for India for almost 15 years and has been an incredible contributor to the game.
“I’m very sure that if I make myself available, then I have to give my 100%. I’ve never played any series, even at 95% capacity. I’m still enjoying my cricket. I’m excited to play any kind of cricket, that’s the place I’m in right now," Kohli said.
“Experience is an accumulation of being present and aware in situations you have been a part of, and having all those memories stored up so that you can utilise those experiences when those situations come again. The will to work and commitment to put in work is as high as it has ever been," he added.
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Drive and willingness are not just now: Rohit Sharma
India’s opening batter and former captain Rohit Sharma is all set to play the ODI series against South Africa. While talking in the same video, Rohit also spoke about the drive that keeps him going even now. He spoke about what motivates and encourages him to go on for this long in all the formats.
“Drive and willingness are not just now; it is every time you represent your country. It does not matter if you are 38 or 28. ODI is a mixture of Test and T20I together. So you have to be skilful enough to go out there and handle both skill sets. Especially for me because I open the batting. When the ball is hard and new, it swings. So you need to bring your Test mindset there and leave as much as you can, play close to your body," Rohit said.
How to watch India vs South Africa, ODI series?
Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs South Africa, ODI series from November 30 on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.