Virat Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last. The tournament will be held in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Kohli said it is the last World Cup he will play for India. He said that is his motivation. He also said the goal is to win the World Cup. He is ready to do whatever it takes.
Virat Kohli has played in four ODI World Cups for India. He was part of the winning team in 2011. He is close to reaching 15,000 runs in ODI cricket. He said the intensity of a 50-over World Cup is greater than anything else. He explained that it is like playing 10 games at T20 intensity. But you are playing 2.5 T20 games in one day. Maintaining that intensity for 10 games is a big deal. He also said playing in foreign conditions takes a lot out of you.
Kohli has been one of the best batters in World Cup history. He has played 37 ODIs in the World Cup. He has scored 1,795 runs at an average of 59.83. He has five hundreds and 12 fifties. His highest score is 117. In his overall ODI career, he has scored 14,941 runs in 302 innings. His average is 58.59. He has 54 centuries and 79 fifties. His highest score is 183.
Rohit Sharma also spoke about the World Cup. He said the thought will never cross his mind that his business is finished. He said as long as you are playing, there is always something to look forward to. He is looking forward to the World Cup. He said ICC tournaments have their own unique challenge. You face different opponents and play at different venues. So you have to prepare differently and think in a different way. That is the challenge.
Rohit has not yet won the 50-over World Cup. He was the captain when India lost the final in 2023. He will be keen to add the ODI World Cup winners’ medal to his collection.
…Reveals 2019 World Cup Semi-Final Loss Hurt More Than 2023 Final Defeat
Virat Kohli has looked back on some of his biggest World Cup heartbreaks. He said the 2019 semi-final loss to New Zealand was even more painful than the 2023 final defeat. Kohli spoke to JioStar before India’s first ODI against the West Indies.
The 2019 semi-final was played over two days because of rain in Manchester. New Zealand finished on 239 for 8. India fell 18 runs short. Many fans remember MS Dhoni’s run-out in the 49th over. Kohli said the loss left him distraught. He felt India got the worst of the conditions. He said it was too tough to swallow. He was mentally gone for a couple of months.
Kohli also talked about the 2023 World Cup. He called it a massive step forward for the team. He said the dressing room environment was great. Everyone was happy playing for each other. Even when Hardik Pandya got injured early, the team did not panic. Mohammed Shami came in and did well. Kohli said everyone felt it was their World Cup.
But the final loss to Australia in Ahmedabad was also very hard. Kohli said he still gets flashbacks, like he used to after the 2016 IPL final. He was batting on 54 and had set himself for a big score. He felt if he made 140 or 150, India would have been in a strong position. He said getting out was very tough to process for many days.
Kohli said he still has unfinished business with the World Cup. He said the thought that his career is finished will never cross his mind. As long as he is playing, there is always something to look forward to. He is looking ahead to the World Cup. He said ICC tournaments bring a unique challenge. You face different teams and play at different venues. You have to prepare and think differently. That is the challenge.
Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 World Cup will be his last for India. He said it is the last World Cup he will play, and that is his motivation.
FAQs
Q. When will Virat Kohli play his last ODI World Cup?
A. The 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last.
Q. Where will the 2027 ODI World Cup be held?
A. It will be held in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
Q. How many ODI World Cups has Kohli played?
A. Kohli has played in four ODI World Cups.
Q. How many ODI runs has Kohli scored?
A. Kohli has scored 14,941 ODI runs.
Q. Has Rohit Sharma won an ODI World Cup?
A. No, Rohit was on the losing side in the 2023 final.
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