Virat Kohli Reveals His Plans for 2027 ODI World Cup
Kohli said he will keep playing if India values him and said rediscovering joy in domestic cricket renewed his focus.
- Virat Kohli, 37, stated he is open to playing the 2027 ODI World Cup, but only if he feels valued within the Indian set-up and does not have to constantly justify his position on the team.
- Having retired from T20Is and Test cricket over the last two years, Kohli now focuses exclusively on ODIs, remaining a senior figure in the 50-over format as questions about his future continue to follow him.
- The batting great boasts a historic ODI resume with 14,797 runs and 54 centuries across 311 matches, while currently sitting third on the IPL Orange Cap leaderboard with 484 runs in 12 innings.
- Regarding his motivation, Kohli said, "If I have to be in a place where I have to prove my worth, that place is not meant to be for me," emphasizing mutual trust is essential.
- Kohli's next likely assignment is a three-match ODI series in England in July; he maintains a rigorous daily routine, noting "I work as hard as anyone else" regarding his preparation.
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