Former Team India captain Virat Kohli shared a cryptic post on social media ahead of the three-match ODI series against Australia starting on Sunday, October 19. Kohli’s post has gone viral amid speculation over his place in the squad for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Kohli has returned to the Indian team after about seven months for the upcoming three-match ODI series. He has not played for the Men in Blue since their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph in the UAE. The right-handed batsman now plays only One Day International (ODI) after retiring from Test and T20 Internationals.
The only time you really fail…-Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli rarely shares personal thoughts on social media, but with his latest post he has grabbed attention. The post quickly went viral, leading to speculation about his future in the ODI format. Fans are debating about his future in the ODI setup.
“You only really fail when you decide to give up,” Kohli wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
You only really fail when you decide to give up.
– Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 16 October 2025
Virat Kohli will definitely play the 2027 World Cup.
– NiiK (@Niiki099) 16 October 2025
King Kohli for 2027 World Cup
– #kumarraj# (@kumarra68834802) 16 October 2025
Many more to follow…
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