Will Virat Kohli announce his retirement from international cricket? This is the question that everyone can’t stop talking about ahead of the third and final match of the ongoing ODI series between India and Australia.
Even though Virat Kohli has failed to perform well in the first two matches and India has already lost the series, the former Indian captain’s future in international cricket has been the biggest talking point after his dismissal in the second ODI.
Virat Kohli was out for zero against Australia
Virat Kohli has been out for zero in the first two matches of the current series. After getting out in the second ODI, he himself gave fuel to the speculations of his retirement through gestures.
Despite being out for a duck on four balls, the former India captain raised his gloves to welcome the fans. Fans have taken this style of his as a farewell message.
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Parthiv Patel on Virat Kohli’s retirement:
With Virat Kohli’s future looking extremely uncertain at the moment, his former Indian and IPL teammate Parthiv Patel has fueled the speculations with his recent social media activity.
The former cricketer has left fans even more confused with his three-word post ahead of the third ODI between India and Australia in Sydney. Patel indirectly suggested that Sydney could be the place where Kohli can cap his illustrious career.
“Sydney this is!!,” Patel wrote.
Here is Parthiv Patel’s tweet:
Sydney this is!!
– Parthiv Patel (@parthiv9) 23 October 2025
Meanwhile, in Sydney, Virat Kohli will definitely be eyeing to play big innings with the bat. For the first time in his career, he has registered back-to-back ducks and will be desperate to turn things around in the upcoming match. He has already retired from T20Is and Tests and fans are fully expecting him to continue playing in the 50-over format.
Team India would also like to make a comeback after losing the first two matches and winning the series. After being defeated in the opening match of the series, the Men in Blue suffered a 2-wicket defeat in the second ODI. They will be desperate to win the third match to avoid a whitewash.
