Virat Kohli is currently in Perth, where the first ODI between India and Australia will be played. Meanwhile, rumors have circulated in the cricket world that Kohli might retire from ODI cricket after this series.
Sports News: Indian cricket captain and star batsman Virat Kohli is currently in Perth, Australia, where the first match of the three-match ODI series between India and Australia will be played starting October 19. During this tour, Virat Kohli shared a cryptic post on social media, which is rapidly going viral and increasing anticipation among fans.
Kohli posted on his social media handle, "The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up."
Regarding this post, fans and cricket experts believe that Virat is expressing his commitment to his next big goal, the 2027 World Cup. Many are seeing this as a sign that Kohli is not yet in the mood to bid farewell to ODI cricket.
Rumors of ODI Retirement
Some media reports and rumors had previously suggested that Virat Kohli might retire from ODI cricket after this Australia tour. However, this post has cast doubt on these rumors. Virat had retired from T20 Internationals last year. Following that, he also retired from Test cricket this year. But his performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 was inspiring for both spectators and experts. In the group stage of this tournament, he scored a century against Pakistan and played an 84-run innings in the semi-final, leading India to victory.
Now, Kohli's cryptic post clearly indicates that his hunger and passion for playing cricket are still intact. Immediately after this post, Virat Kohli's fans reacted like a flood on social media. Many believe that Kohli is ready to play a crucial role for India in the 2027 World Cup.
Former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir, discussing the future of Virat and Rohit Sharma before their departure for Australia, had said, "We have to live in the present. Hopefully, both will have a great Australia tour. There is no doubt that both are brilliant players. We will have to see how their performance is on the Australia tour." Gautam Gambhir's reaction also confirms Virat's enthusiasm and commitment.
