Virat Kohli has already retired from Test and T20 international cricket. Now, the former Indian captain will be seen playing only one day international (ODI), and he is likely to return to action at the end of this year when the team travels to Australia for a white ball chain.
But she turned 36 with her, it is increasing that the right -handed batsman for the ICC World Cup 2027 in South Africa cannot be part of India’s squad. Some believe that the Indian cricket team is likely to give more opportunities to young players to prepare them for the ICC World Cup 2027.
Chetan Sharma stopped doubt about Virat Kohli’s ODI future
Amidst speculation, former Indian chief selector Chetan Sharma has shared his views on Virat Kohli’s opportunities to play his last World Cup in 2027. Sharma has insisted that age is just a number, and should not be the main reason for leaving a player like Kohli.
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The former Indian chief selector has insisted that if Kohli is fit and still doing well, there is no reason that he should not play in the ICC World Cup 2027. In particular, Kohli was last seen in action for India earlier this year when the team won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the UAE.
Chetan Sharma was quoted by Sports Yaari saying: “If Kohli is fit, why should he not play? Look, age is just a number. If the selectors believe that a player is fit and Virat himself feels that his body is fine, then he should definitely play.”
India will need Virat Kohli in ICC World Cup 2027: Chetan Sharma
Meanwhile, the former chief selector made it clear what the most matters are whether a player is helping the team win the match. Sharma reiterated that if Kohli continued to help India win the match, it should be in the 2027 ICC World Cup squad.
He further explained, “Whether a player is 20 years old or 39, if he is scoring runs and winning the match for the team, he is the player you need. The selectors will need a player like Virat who can contribute to the success of the team.”
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Virat Kohli knows himself better than someone else: Chetan Sharma
However, the former Indian cricketer said that the final decision will be taken by the national selectors and Virat Kohli himself, but he would only play when he can still win the match for India.
Sharma signed, saying, “Now, the final decision is with either the selectors or Virat. But I know Virat; he will only step on the ground when he is completely convinced that he can win the match for India. Don’t worry about Virat. He knows himself better than someone else, and the selectors will also do their work.”
In particular, Kohli performed his ODI in 2011. Since then, Indian batting Ustad has played 302 ODI matches.
So far in his ODI career, he has scored 14,181 runs on an impressive average of 57.88. In more than 50 cricket, he has 51 centuries and 74 half -centuries.
