Virat Kohli (ANI Photo)
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has revealed that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last World Cup for India, with the prospect of one final shot at the coveted trophy providing the biggest motivation for the batting stalwart. The 2027 World Cup will give Kohli another opportunity to chase the trophy in what he has now confirmed will be his final ODI World Cup campaign for India. Kohli was part of India’s triumphant 2011 World Cup campaign and also played in the 2023 final, where India lost to Australia in Ahmedabad. Across his World Cup career, he has scored 1,795 runs in 37 matches at an average of 59.83, including five centuries and 12 fifties. India’s ODI preparations begin with the three-match home series against West Indies, followed by further 50-over assignments as the team builds towards the global tournament.
And of course, the goal is absolutely to win the World Cup. And whatever it takes, I’m absolutely ready. But individual numbers are clearly secondary to Kohli as he looks towards his final World Cup.