Virat Kohli declares 2027 ODI World Cup his last for India
The 37-year-old batter says lifting the trophy in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will be his final goal in India colours.
What to know
- Kohli, ODI cricket's leading century-maker with 54 hundreds, has already retired from T20Is and Tests and now plays only the 50-over format for India.
- The 2027 World Cup, jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, will be Kohli's fifth appearance at the tournament; he won it in 2011 and lost the 2023 final to Australia.
- Both Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been named in India's squad for a three-match ODI series against West Indies starting Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram, a warm-up phase ahead of the World Cup.
“That is my motivation and like, you know, to leave everything out there. And of course, the goal is absolutely to win the World Cup and whatever it takes, I'm absolutely ready.”
Virat Kohli, India batter · The Hindu ↗ · Sep 25
Virat Kohli India ODI batter
Rohit Sharma Former India captain, ODI batter
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Rohit Sharma says he remains motivated for future campaigns
Former captain Rohit Sharma, who like Kohli plays only ODIs for India, responded to questions about his own future by saying he still looks forward to World Cup cricket.
“The thought will never cross my mind that the business I had is finished.”
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Kohli says 2027 World Cup will be his last for India
Speaking to broadcaster JioStar, Virat Kohli confirmed the 2027 ODI World Cup, jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, will be his final World Cup appearance for India and said he is ready to give everything to help win the trophy.
“For me, it's the last World Cup I'm going to play for India.”
— Virat Kohli
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