New Delhi, April 28 -- Former New Zealand pacer and JioStar expert Mitchell McClenaghan has lavished praise on Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli, calling him the most consistent performer in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and hailing his ability to evolve across roles and eras.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) veteran opener Kohli became the first batter to complete 9000 runs in the tournament's history.

Virat achieved this milestone during his side's match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at his home stadium of Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, from where his journey as a cricketer started. Virat finished off a sweet and easy 76-run chase with two back-to-back sixes, scoring 23* in 15 balls, with a four and two sixes at...