Nayar doubts Kohli will reach 100 international centuries before 2027 World Cup
Nayar questions whether Kohli can reach 100 international centuries before the 2027 World Cup. Pujara also weighed in on all-rounder choices.
Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar doubts Virat Kohli will reach 100 international centuries before the 2027 ODI World Cup. Nayar made the assessment while discussing India's all-rounder options and the broader task of reviving ODI cricket. Telangana Today reported his comments on Monday.
Cheteshwar Pujara joined the same discussion on selection strategy and the format's future. Both former players emphasised the need for balance across batting, bowling and all-round contributions.
Nayar's view places additional scrutiny on Kohli's workload management in the limited-overs formats over the next 18 months. India must decide how to integrate emerging all-rounders while protecting senior batters ahead of the next World Cup cycle.
CricHubb Take
Nayar's scepticism forces a realistic timeline on Kohli's chase, shifting focus from milestone pressure to how India can protect his workload while blooding the next generation of finishers.