Team India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has lavished praise on his teammate and star batter Virat Kohli ahead of his 300th ODI appearance in the Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match against New Zealand at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday,

New Zealand`s Michael Bracewell heaped praises on Team India stalwart Virat Kohli, who is on the verge of adding yet another milestone to his illustrious career. Team India is set to lock horns with New Zealand in their next Champions Trophy 2025 match.

When MS Dhoni was asked about his message to Virat Kohli after the latter quit as India's Test captain in January 2022, he said: “It's deja vu…”

KL Rahul lauds Virat Kohli's immense contribution to Indian cricket and anticipates further milestones. Kohli's remarkable comeback against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy highlighted his prowess. As India gears up for Kohli's 300th ODI,

Speaking ahead of India's final Group A game against New Zealand, KL Rahul spoke about his competition with Rishabh Pant, the challenge of taking on New Zealand and Virat Kohli's upcoming landmark of 300 ODIs for India.

Virat Kohli went on to establish himself once again as a global icon with his hundred against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. India Today caught up with a few cricket fans in Lahore, Pakistan who revealed their admiration and love for the Indian star.

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer believes Virat Kohli has the potential to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries, crediting his current form and fitness. Jaffer and former South Africa opener Herschelle Gibbs both emphasize Kohli's remaining years in cricket and laud Shubman Gill as a rising star in Indian cricket.

Virat Kohli will once again take a lead role when India take on New Zealand in their last Champions Trophy group-stage game. The Men In Blue have already sealed a place in the semifinals and will be adamant to maintain a 100 percent record in the marquee ICC event.