Virat Kohli Announces 2027 World Cup Will Be His Final for India

Virat Kohli confirms 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last for India, vowing to give everything to win the title.

September 26, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Ahmedabad, India — Virat Kohli has declared that the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be his final appearance for the Indian national team, expressing a strong desire to secure the trophy in what he calls his last campaign.

The 37-year-old batter, known for his record 54 ODI centuries, has already stepped away from Test and T20 cricket, focusing solely on the 50-over format. He emphasized that this tournament will be his ultimate goal, with the challenge of playing in foreign conditions adding to the intensity of the event.

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Kohli shared his thoughts with broadcaster JioStar, stating, For me, it is the last World Cup I’m going to play for India. He also highlighted the physical and mental demands of the 50-over format, comparing it to a series of high-intensity Twenty20 matches spread over 10 games. Meanwhile, former captain Rohit Sharma, who also plays only ODIs, expressed confidence in his own motivation for the upcoming World Cup campaign.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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