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Virat Kohli spoke openly on plans for 2027 ODI World Cup amid IPL 2026 season. Read
Sandy Verma | May 16, 2026 8:24 PM CST

Indian batting legend Virat Kohli finally Our 2027 ODI World Cup Spoke openly on the ongoing speculation about his participation in. While Kohli has already retired from Tests and T20Is, questions over his future in ODI cricket have continued to dominate discussions, especially when the next 50-over World Cup is more than a year away. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) with Mayanti Langer During a recent podcast, Kohli made it clear that he still wants to play ODI cricket and represent India.

Virat Kohli talks openly about plans for ODI World Cup 2027

Kohli admitted that he has been repeatedly asked whether he wants to play in the ODI World Cup 2027, adding that there is no confusion about his cricketing future. Kohli further explained that his preparation and commitment towards cricket has remained unchanged over the years.

“Of course, if I’m playing, I want to play cricket, I want to progress. It’s amazing to play the World Cup for India. If I’m made to feel like I have to prove my worth and my value, then I’m not in that position. You want me to run from boundary to boundary for 40 overs in an ODI game, I will do that without any complaints,” Kohli said.

Kohli dismissed speculations of retirement

Kohli’s comments are likely to end the growing retirement speculation around his ODI career. Despite moving away from the two formats, the veteran remains one of India’s most important players in 50-over cricket. This star batsman has been in great form recently in the ODIs as well. IPL 2026 Have also scored heavy runs.

The experienced batsman is currently one of the leading run-scorers in IPL 2026, having scored 484 runs in 12 innings, including one century and three half-centuries, and has a strike rate above 165. India’s next ODI assignment Afghanistan is scheduled in June, followed by in July England There is a three-match ODI series against India, where Kohli is expected to continue to lead the batting order in the 50-over format.


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