Virat Kohli, one of India’s top cricketers, recently shared his thoughts on his future in the sport. He made it clear that his focus is on winning the 2027 ODI World Cup, signaling that he’s not planning to step away from the 50-over format just yet. At 36 years old, Kohli already has a pretty impressive list of trophies to his name, including the 2011 ODI World Cup, along with the 2013 and 2025 Champions Trophies, and the 2024 T20 World Cup. It’s safe to say he’s accomplished a lot, but he still wants to add another title to his collection before he decides to retire.
During a recent event, when asked about his next big goal, Kohli confidently replied, “Try to win the next World Cup,” which drew cheers from the crowd. Looking back, India came really close to claiming victory in the 2023 ODI World Cup, but unfortunately, they faced a tough loss against Australia. Throughout the tournament, Kohli stood out, being named Player of the Tournament after scoring an amazing 765 runs in just 11 matches, with an impressive average of 95.62.
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India’s recent success in the Champions Trophy has likely set up both Kohli and his captain, Rohit Sharma, to keep playing until the 2027 World Cup rolls around. It’s worth noting, though, that Rohit will be 40 when that tournament starts. Despite the talk surrounding retirement, Kohli has been clear about his intentions. With the IPL 2025 approaching, he reassured fans that he isn’t considering hanging up his boots anytime soon and that his passion for the game is as strong as ever.
In his own words, Kohli expressed, “Don’t get nervous. I’m not making any announcements. Right now, everything is fine. I still love playing the game.” He emphasized that it’s all about the joy of playing, the competitive nature he has, and the love he has for cricket. As long as that passion remains, he plans to continue playing, stating clearly, “I am not playing for any achievement.”
It’s clear that for Kohli, the game is not just a job but a source of pure enjoyment, and he’s determined to keep going as long as he can.
