Kohli pushes me to give my best, says Rabada

Kohli, who averages over 50 in all three formats of the game, has enjoyed many on-field battles with Rabada. When asked to name a cricketer who he respects the most and has pushed him to do his best, Rabada, a Red Bull athlete, said: “If you look at one-day cricket, I would say Kohli is the most consistent performer. He is consistent in Test cricket as well. I even like the work of Ben Stokes, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson.”

The Proteas fast bowler has already achieved a lot of success after making his Test and ODI debut in 2015, but the Johannesburg-born said he wants to get better and dreams of winning a World Cup. “Well, it was an ambition of mine to be where I am today. So, I am glad to have reached that pinnacle. All I want to do now is focus on a few things that would make me play better. I want to win a World Cup, that would be amazing.”