English Headline Virat Kohli Confirms 2027 ODI World Cup Will Be His Final World Cup for India

Former India captain and star batter Virat Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his final World Cup for India. Speaking ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies, Kohli put an end to the uncertainty surrounding his participation in the tournament. He said the upcoming World Cup is a major source of motivation and that his primary objective will be to help India win the title.

Kohli highlighted the intensity and challenges associated with ODI cricket, particularly when a World Cup is played overseas. Meanwhile, former India captain Rohit Sharma also indicated that he is looking forward to the 2027 World Cup, although he did not make a direct statement about it being his final tournament. Rohit said that once he sets his mind on something, he remains focused on achieving it and described a World Cup played across different venues and against different opponents as a major challenge.