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Virat Kohli In No Mood To Retire; Set To Play Till World Cup 2027: Reports

Sakshi Sharma∙ Updated: Jan 5 2025, 2:45 PM

Virat Kohli poor form in BGT (Source:AP)Virat Kohli poor form in BGT (Source:AP)

Virat Kohli’s struggles in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy have intensified and raised several questions related to his future in Test cricket. With his poor form, there has been increasing speculation about whether the 36-year-old will retire soon. 

In BGT, Virat Kohli  finished the series with just 190 runs from nine innings, including century in the first Test in Perth. It is important to mention that, his technical issues has been the talk of the town. Notably his tendency to fish outside the off-stump, which has been exposed repeatedly against Australia, He was dismissed in a similar fashion across all eight of his dismissals during the series. 

Will Virat Kohli Retire From Cricket?

With questions being raised over his current form, many have begun to wonder whether Virat Kohli can justify his place in India’s Test team moving forward. 

However, despite his struggles, Kohli is reportedly not considering retirement just yet. According to a PTI report, the player is 'in no mood to retire' and remains focused on his long-term goals, that also include the ODI World Cup in 2027 . 

However, according to reports, the former national selectors have raised doubts about his inclusion for India’s upcoming tour of England in June 2025. 

“Would be very hard for selectors to pick either Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli on the basis of IPL performance or form. There has to be some red-ball cricket for them in the lead-up to the England tour," a former selector told PTI.

While Kohli’s place in India’s ODI setup appears secure for now, his Test career hangs in the balance as selectors face tough choices ahead. It would not be wrong to say and conclude that the coming months will be crucial for the star player, as he will need to rediscover his form and prove that he still has what it takes to excel at the longest format of the game.