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'Please Take Retirement': Virat Kohli Slammed After Champions Trophy Final Failure In Dubai

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Virat Kohli was dismissed for 1 [Source: @RcbianOfficial/x.com]Virat Kohli was dismissed for 1 [Source: @RcbianOfficial/x.com]

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Big matches and Virat Kohli is usually a love story but this time, the script took an unexpected turn. India’s chase in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand got a jolt as their big-match player walked back for just 1 off 2 balls.

The crowd in Dubai went silent, and Twitter? It went absolutely wild. India was cruising. A solid 105-run opening stand had put them in control, and it felt like a matter of time before Virat Kohli did what he does best: take India home. But cricket has its way of springing surprises.

Kohli’s Rare Failure In A Big Final

Shubman Gill departed after a stunning Glenn Phillips catch, bringing Kohli to the middle. The expectations were sky-high, but Michael Bracewell had other plans.

The off-spinner tossed one up, drifting it back in. Kohli, ever confident, looked to tuck it away, but the ball sneaked past his inside edge and thudded into the pads.

The appeal was loud, the finger went up, and the DRS was taken in hope. But the third umpire confirmed what was already evident: plumb in front.

Twitter Explodes as Kohli Departs Early

The moment Kohli was dismissed, social media went into overdrive. Some fans backed their king, reminding everyone of his clutch performances throughout the tournament, while others, as always, had their troll mode activated and asked him to retire.


Here's a look at how fans reacted to Virat Kohli's wicket in IND vs NZ:

"Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should announce their retirement from ODI ." - @DeviTara_bhakt

"Please take Retirement @imVkohli" - @CSKFansArmy

"Virat Kohli brother, This is from a younger brother, Just retire #ChampionsTrophy2025" - @Bishal__bh


"Seeing the MRF bat in Shubman Gill's hands, I have a feeling that Virat Kohli might be preparing to retire from ODIs. #INDvsNZ #ViratKohli𓃵 #ChampionsTrophy2025" - @Mda5if

"Whenever India needs actually needs Virat Kohli in ODI CHASE he chokes. He failed 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2025. #ChampionsTrophy2025 #INDvsNZ" - @ZenithDev07

"INDvsNZ Virat Kohli getting out at 1 run lbw vs NZ in icc knockout NGL chokli always ready to disappoint Indians💔🤡 warra British citizenship for you attention seeker Virat 😡" - @w4waibhav

"Now people will understand the importance of Virat Kohli. If he was there at the pitch, there wouldn't be as many dot balls as there are now, as he will take singles constantly." - @siddhanth_kandi

"Exactly 💯Virat Kohli already has enough performances(including kos) to be called one of the greatest of this format...!!" - @Randeep621


New Zealand Clawing Back Into The Game

India started strong with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill posting a 105 run opening partnership but Gill and Kohli fell in quick succession. Rohit Sharma scored a classy 76 before he was stumped by Rachin Ravindra.

At the time of writing this article, India is 122/3 after 26.1 overs. They still have the upper hand, but the Kiwis are sniffing an opening.

With 130 runs needed off 143 balls, the game is finely poised. India still has enough firepower, but with Kohli gone early, the pressure is on the middle order.