Retirement or World Cup? Fans’ hopes are sky high after listening to what the legends said after seeing King Kohli’s fitness.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever there is a discussion in the cricket world about who will win the next World Cup or who will be the face of the team, then the first name that comes to mind is Virat Kohli. For some time now, only one question was being asked the most in the cricket circles, will Virat Kohli play the 2027 ODI World Cup? The news and experts’ opinions coming out today are enough to bring a smile on the faces of millions of Indian fans. Virat Kohli is now considered “fully ready” for the 2027 World Cup. And this claim is being made not just on the basis of his past records, but by looking at his current fitness and his ‘consistency’ in Team India. Age is just a number, fitness is everything. We often see that players start thinking about retirement as soon as they cross the age of 35, but in the case of Virat, the story is completely different. Experts believe that Virat Kohli is the most fit and disciplined player of Team India. His lifestyle and fitness routine will not let him lag behind any young player even at the age of 38-39. Given this passion, he is being considered a big contender for the 2027 World Cup. Kohli is the ‘backbone’ of Team India. No one can forget the role of Virat Kohli in reaching the final of the 2023 World Cup. Even today, he is that player for the team who keeps the wicket from one side and gives freedom to other players to play freely. His consistency has forced the selectors and former veterans to think that it is impossible to find a middle-order batsman like him for the next 3-4 years. Next target: 2027 journey The 2027 ODI World Cup is to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. In the conditions there, the Indian team will be in great need of an experienced batsman like Virat. Experts say that the way Virat is changing his batting style with age, it reflects his smart cricketing thinking. He knows when to be defensive and when to be aggressive. What do cricket pundits say? Almost every big cricket pundit has the same opinion on the news of Virat playing, “As long as you have the fittest and highest run-scorer player in the team, there is no question of keeping him out.” His presence in the team is not just about scoring runs, but the mental pressure that his mere presence on the field puts on the opposing team is the biggest strength for Team India. For the fans, it is no less than a festival that they will be able to see their ‘King’ once again trying to lift the World Cup trophy. To be honest, Virat Kohli is not just a player, but is the name of that Indian spirit which knows how to never give up.