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Coaching Gig Or Mic Duty? Ravi Shastri Reveals Kohli’s Next Move After Retirement

Poulomi Chakraborty

Ravi Shastri With Virat Kohli (Source: @BluntIndianGal/x.com)Ravi Shastri With Virat Kohli (Source: @BluntIndianGal/x.com)

May has been heartbreaking for the Indian cricket fans, but the biggest heartbreak came last week as Virat Kohli retired from the longest format. As he hung up his boots, fans are worried about what is next for the Indian legend.

As fans wonder about King Kohli’s next move, former coach Ravi Shastri steps in with answers, highlighting Kohli’s future role after retirement.

What Will Be Kohli’s Next Role?

After 14 years of gracing the Test format, Virat Kohli announced his retirement last week. As the sudden news shook the cricket world, fans needed to wait for Kohli to watch him in the ODIs only. Though his participation in the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup is still uncertain, fans are curious to know the next role of the former Indian skipper.

After hanging up their boots from the game, players are often seen picking up the commentary mic or taking the dugouts as a coach. Will Virat Kohli walk the same road? In his latest column in Sportstar, former India coach Ravi Shastri drops intriguing hints about what could be next for King Kohli.

“He is still around to serve Indian cricket in ODIs, but I also know that Virat will walk away from the game once he is done playing cricket. He is not the kind who would like to coach or take on the role of a broadcaster. I will miss him when India plays its first Test in England. He was a champion, and that is what I would like to remember — never conceding an inch,” Shastri said.

Virat Kohli’s Undisputed Test Legacy

In the era of thrilling T20 cricket, Virat Kohli was one of those cricketers who made Test cricket interesting. With determination, grit, and unwavering cricket brilliance, fans used to witness the red-ball thrills to the fullest. In 123 matches, the Indian great scored 9230 runs along with 30 tons and 31 half-centuries.

Apart from showcasing brilliance as a player, Team India witnessed the highest Test peak under his captaincy tenure. In 68 Tests, Team India pulled out 40 wins under his leadership, making him one of the best Test captains. Amid all the highs and lows, the unforgettable Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph in 2018-19 remains etched in the hearts of fans as a golden chapter.