Virat Kohli has given a big hint about his future. Speaking to Geostar before the start of the ODI series against West Indies, Kohli said that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last World Cup for India. However, he has not made any formal announcement of his retirement from international cricket. This statement of Kohli has definitely fueled the ongoing discussions regarding his retirement.
Let us tell you that the West Indies team is currently on India tour. On this tour, a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20 series will be played between the two teams. The ODI series matches will be held on 27 September, 30 September and 3 October. In these matches, Virat Kohli will also be seen batting on the field.
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Virat Kohli's full statement
Virat Kohli spoke to GeoStar before the first ODI against West Indies. He said, 'The intensity of the 50-over World Cup is more than anything else. Now think of it like you are playing about 10 matches with the same intensity as T20. But in a day you play as much cricket as two and a half T20 matches.
He further said, 'It is not easy to maintain the same intensity for 10 matches in a big tournament and World Cup. Especially when the matches are taking place in foreign conditions. This has a great impact on the body and mind. For me, this will be the last World Cup I play for India and this is my biggest inspiration.
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The record in the World Cup is excellent
Virat Kohli has scored 1,795 runs in 37 matches of the ODI World Cup. His average is 59.83. During this period he has scored 5 centuries and 12 half-centuries. His best score in the World Cup is 117 runs. Kohli's figures are strong in ODI cricket also. He has scored 14,941 runs in 302 innings. He has 54 centuries and 79 half-centuries to his name. His batting average in ODIs is 58.59.