Virat Kohli Confirms His Last Tournament For India

Virat Kohli with Team India - (AFP)On Sunday, September 27, India and West Indies will kickstart the three-match ODI series. The 15-member squad has assembled in Kerala, and the players are sweating hard in the nets. Virat Kohli is back in Indian colours for the first time since England tour.Virat Kohli is back in Indian colours on home soil for the first time since his injury. Notably, Virat Kohli picked up an injury during the IPL 2026 final and missed the Afghanistan ODIs due to that. There were questions raised over his fitness, and his readiness for ODI World Cup 2027 was once again debated.For the past few months, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been under the scanner because reports suggest that the selectors wanted younger stars to travel to South Africa for the marquee event. Virat Kohli Confirms 2027 ODI World Cup To Be His Last For IndiaAmid the uncertainty, Virat Kohli has dropped a massive remark on his participation for ODI World Cup 2027. The 37-year-old confirmed his availability and also stated that it would be his last tournament for India."For me, it's the last World Cup I'm going to play for India & that is my motivation. Like, you know, to leave everything out there. And of course, the goal is absolutely to win the World Cup, and whatever it takes, I'm absolutely ready," Kohli remarked speaking to Jio Star.Also Read: Virender Sehwag Makes Shocking Admission On Life After Virat-Rohit RetirementVirat Kohli In Top Form Ahead of ODI World Cup 2027Amid the debate, Virat Kohli has silenced his critics in style and is having a brilliant year. In 2026, Virat has played 6 ODIs, scoring 384 runs. He averages 64.00, which features a cenutry and three fifty-plus scores.It is worth noting that Virat Kohli has 3 centuries and 5 fifties in his last 10 ODI innings. The 37-year-old is looking in the best shape of his life and is ready for ODI World Cup 2027.Virat Kohli Praises Shubman Gill's LeadershipAhead of the West Indies ODIs, Virat Kohli talked about playing under Shubman Gill and has heaped massive praise on the 27-year-old."Shubman, the captain, is still learning. He is still young in the role, but he has got the right perspective & the right kind of intensity to lead the Indian team. He has got his plans very clear in terms of how he looks at us operating in the field. He has got the desire to lead the Indian cricket team in the right way, which is the most important factor," Kohli added."So, I see him leading for a long time, and he will be absolutely fine. He thinks of ways to get batters out in the field, which is always a sign of doing something different or staying a step ahead. He is not shy to use different kinds of fields, put guys under pressure, communicate the same to the bowlers, and bring in a certain kind of bowling attack," Kohli concluded.Also Read: India, Pakistan's Opponents Revealed As Asian Games 2026 Quarterfinals Schedule Finalised