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Team India recently clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title by defeating New Zealand in the final, marking a significant moment in Indian cricket. Following the victory, there was speculation that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might retire from ODI cricket.
However, both players have dismissed such rumors, affirming that they are not stepping away from the 50-over format at the moment.
Virat Kohli Focused on 2027 ODI World Cup
Currently participating in IPL 2025, a video of Virat Kohli has gone viral where he discusses his future in cricket. When asked about his next big goal, Kohli stated that while he hasn’t fully decided yet, winning the 2027 ODI World Cup could be the next milestone he aims for.
This statement confirms that Kohli is committed to ODI cricket and fans can expect to see him in action in the next ODI World Cup, scheduled for 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Kohli's Legacy in ICC Tournaments
Virat Kohli has already built an extraordinary legacy, having won four ICC trophies:
2011 ODI World Cup
2013 ICC Champions Trophy
2024 T20 World Cup
2025 ICC Champions Trophy
Kohli and Rohit retired from T20Is after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, meaning they will not participate in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Now, the 2027 ODI World Cup remains a major target in Kohli’s illustrious career.
India's Long Wait for an ODI World Cup Title
Since India’s last ODI World Cup win in 2011, the team has come close but missed out, notably in 2023. Kohli, the only active player from the 2011 winning squad, now aims to bring the trophy home once again in 2027.
