Kohli warns selectors he won’t play if he’s forced to prove his worth

He says the wrong “environment” could end his India stint

Virat Kohli says he still wants to play the 2027 World Cup, but only if he’s valued without needing to constantly prove his worth. Speaking on RCB’s podcast, the 37-year-old warned against an “environment” that questions his value, stressing that he prepares intensely and stays only when the team setup believes he adds value. With his ODI appearances now scarce, he pointed to his recent Vijay Hazare return—scoring a hundred—and framed it as playing for love, not to silence critics.