Kohli spoke about the highs and lows while giving an update on his retirement.
India’s legendary batter Virat Kohli has finally broken silence on his retirement news while speaking on Day 2 of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit.
Kohli said, “Don’t get nervous. I’m not making any announcements. As of now everything is fine. I still love playing this game”.
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He has dismissed any speculation about his retirement, affirming that he has no plans to step away as long as he continues to experience pure joy, enjoyment, competitiveness, and love for the game. He also opened up about his plans, sharing a conversation he had with former India head coach Rahul Dravid about the right time to retire.
During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Kohli scored a century in the first Test. However, he then managed only 90 runs across the next four matches. Australia’s pace bowlers exploited his weakness outside the off stump, repeatedly inducing edges and leaving him visibly frustrated with his dismissals.
Reflecting on his struggles Down Under, the 36-year-old quickly clarified that retirement is not on his mind at the moment. However, Kohli acknowledges that he is in the final phase of his career and that everything now requires extra effort. With India set to tour Australia in 2028, speculation is growing over whether Kohli will be part of the squad.
“Now, it takes much more effort as people who have played the game for a long period of time understand. You can’t do so many things in your mid-to-late 30s that you can in your mid-20s. I’m at a bit of a different place in my life as well,” said the father of two kids.
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India’s campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025 ended in a dominant triumph. Kohli played a crucial role in India’s consecutive ICC title win, delivering an outstanding performance throughout the tournament. He finished as India’s second-highest run-scorer, accumulating 218 runs in five matches at an impressive average of 54.50. His purple patch in ODI cricket included an unbeaten century against arch-rivals Pakistan.
Kohli will aim to carry his white-ball momentum into the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, where he will once again don the red and black jersey.
RCB are set to kick off their campaign against the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at Eden Gardens on March 22.
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