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Is Virat Retiring From T20Is? ICC’s Warner-Kohli Photo Dump Raises Retirement Question

Virat Kohli and David Warner together [X] Virat Kohli and David Warner together [X]

"Two champions of the game," reads the caption of ICC's recent Instagram post, which has set the cricketing world abuzz with retirement speculations surrounding Indian stalwart Virat Kohli.

As Afghanistan sealed their first-ever semi-final berth in the T20 World Cup by ousting Bangladesh and in the process knocking out the Aussies, it marked an end to David Warner's illustrious international career.

Retirement rumours swirl after ICC's Warner-Kohli post

The announcement, however, took an unexpected turn when the ICC's social media post featuring Warner and Kohli ignited debates among fans about the latter's future in T20Is.

The photo dump, shared a day after Warner's final appearance for Australia was cemented, displayed five candid moments of the Australian opener with Virat Kohli, captured after India's Super Eight Group 1 match against Australia.

The seemingly innocuous post, intended to highlight the camaraderie between two stalwarts who have faced off since their U19 World Cup days in 2008, instead fuelled speculations about Kohli's retirement plans.

Fans were quick to read between the lines. Comments flooded in, with fans interpreting the post as a subtle hint at Kohli’s imminent retirement. The speculation frenzy was evident, with fans questioning and speculating about Kohli’s retirement.

The timing of the post, right before India's crucial semi-final clash against England, only added to the curiosity.

While Warner had made his retirement plans clear, announcing that this World Cup would be his final international outing, Kohli has remained tight-lipped about his future in the shortest format.

Warner's career came to a close not with a bang, but with the quiet dignity of a seasoned player stepping off the field. On the other hand, Kohli is set to face England in a semi-final rematch, aiming to reverse the outcome of the last edition's knockout clash.

Despite his recent dip in form, Kohli remains a hugely important figure in Indian cricket. As the cricketing world speculates, one thing is clear: Virat Kohli’s next move will be watched with great excitement. 

For now, all eyes are on India’s semi-final showdown vs England, where Kohli will once again look to script history, either by helping his team to victory or by making his swan song a memorable one.