Virat Kohli once again proved that actions, or in this case, words, speak louder than speculation. On Thursday, October 16, the Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli broke his silence through a powerful social media post amidst the growing chatter about his ODI future.
The former Indian cricket team captain has already retired from Test and T20I cricket, but he remains active in ODIs, dreaming of playing the ICC World Cup 2027 in South Africa. However, Kohli has not featured for India since the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph in March.
Virat Kohli breaks the silence amid rumors of retirement and ICC World Cup 2027 uncertaintyAmidst his absence from the competitive actions, fans and experts have wondered whether the 36-year-old would still be part of India's ODI plans, especially with the ICC World Cup 2027 still two years away. Adding to the drama, even a few current and former Australian cricketers speculated whether the upcoming three-match ODI series would be Kohli's last tour Down Under.