- Virat Kohli: Veteran
Indian team player and former captain Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May 2025. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired before the new cycle of the ICC Test Championship. Earlier, they said goodbye to T20.
It is being claimed that the legendary player will now completely say goodbye to international cricket after the ODI World Cup 2027. But now, after what the former BCCI President has said, it is believed that Virat Kohli will not be able to play the ODI World Cup 2027.
Virat Kohli will not be able to play the World Cup 2027
Former Indian team captain Virat Kohli will now be seen playing only in the ODI format. He has retired from Test and T20. Virat is fully prepared to be a part of the ICC ODI World Cup 2027. But now former President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Sourav Ganguly, has given a big statement. Talking to PTI, Sourav Ganguly has said that ‘We all should understand. Like everyone else, the game will go away from him, and he will also go away from the game. Playing 15 matches in a year is not going to be easy for him at all.’
Further, Sourav Ganguly said that he would not like to give any advice to the players. They have been playing for a long time, and they know what decision to take. Sourav Ganguly said ‘ I will not give any advice. I think they understand the game very well. They will make the decision. I am not worried. He is a great player. It will take time to find his replacement. But I am not surprised.’
A total of 9 series are to be played till the World Cup
The Indian team has to play a total of 9 series till the ICC ODI World Cup 2027, that is, a total of 27 matches have to be played. If we go by this, then Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be seen playing around 15 matches every year. In such a situation, neither of the veterans will get a chance in the team for a long time, due to which the fitness of the players and their playing rhythm are already in question.
Doubt over the fitness of Virat Kohli and Rohit
By the start of the ICC ODI World Cup 2027, Virat Kohli will be 38 years old and Rohit Sharma will be 40 years old. Virat Kohli’s current fitness is excellent. But many questions are being raised about Rohit Sharma’s fitness. Now that Virat Kohli will be seen playing only in selected series, there is a situation of doubt about the rhythm of both players.
Talking about the ODI records of both players, Virat Kohli has scored 14181 runs in 302 matches at an average of 57.88. During this time, he has scored 74 half-centuries and 51 centuries. Rohit Sharma has so far scored 11168 runs in 273 matches at an average of 48.76. During this time, he has scored 32 centuries and 58 half-centuries.
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