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"Kohli Will Win ODI World Cup" Childhood Coach's Big Claim After Virat Quits Test

Akshita Patel

Virat Kohli's childhood coach makes big claim on his ODI dream [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]Virat Kohli's childhood coach makes big claim on his ODI dream [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]

After Virat Kohli announced his shocking retirement from Test cricket, his childhood coach claimed that he will play the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rajkumar Sharma stated that Kohli is committed and will win the next World Cup for India.

Ahead of India’s important five-game Test series against England, Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, shocking the cricketing world. 

In a heartfelt Instagram message, he reminisced about his 14-year career, being thankful for the learning, setbacks, and memories. Kohli finishes with 9,230 runs and 30 centuries in Tests, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as India’s iconic No. 269.

Virat Kohli’s Childhood Coach Confident Of His Last Dance In ODI

In 2024, Virat Kohli retired from the T20 format following India’s T20 World Cup victory in Barbados. Now, he will only serve in the ODI format henceforth.

Meanwhile, amid fans’ disappointment, Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has confidently claimed that the 36-year-old will win the 2027 ODI World Cup for India, as he is fully committed to the 50-over format.

"Hopefully, he will be there to win the ODI World Cup for India and he will be 100 per cent committed to it," Rajkumar Sharma told ANI.

Moreover, Sharma backed Kohli’s decision and said that he is proud of whatever the veteran achieved in the white uniform.

"I salute him for his tremendous contribution to Indian Cricket and as a coach, I am proud of him for what he has done for the country and the example he has set for the youngsters. Emotionally, it hurts that we won't be seeing him in whites again for the country. I appreciate and back his decision," he added.

When Will Kohli Be Seen In Action Next?

Following his Test retirement, Virat Kohli is expected to next play for India in the ODI series against Bangladesh starting August 17, 2025. However, if the series is postponed due to regional tensions, fans may have to wait until October 19, when India faces Australia in Perth.