Kohli to Play 2027 World Cup only if He Can Add Value
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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Virat Kohli to Consider Playing 2027 ODI World Cup Only If He Can Add Value
India veteran Virat Kohli said he has nothing left to prove and would consider playing the 2027 One-Day International World Cup only if he can still contribute meaningfully.The 37-year-old, who retired from Twenty20 Internationals after India’s 2024 World Cup triumph and ended his 123-test career last year, is now active only in the ODI format.Kohli played 13 ODIs last year, scoring 651 runs, and returned to the Indian Premier League after la…
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ABC AustraliaKohli to play 2027 World Cup only if he can add value
(Corrects to one century in paragraph 3)May 16 : India veteran Virat Kohli said he has nothing left to prove and would consider playing the 2027 One-Day International World Cup only if he can still contribute meaningfully.The 37-year-old, who retired from Twenty20 Internationals after India’s 2024 W
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The Economic TimesIf I've to prove my worth and value, that place is not for me: Virat Kohli on 2027 ODI World Cup plans
Virat Kohli expresses his unwavering desire to play in next year's World Cup, but emphasizes a crucial condition: he won't tolerate an "environment" that constantly questions his worth. The star batter, who recently played the Vijay Hazare Trophy, stated he's committed to his preparations and will continue as long as his value is recognized by the team setup.
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