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Virat Kohli sets 2027 ODI World Cup condition only if he can add real value
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Published on 16 May 2026
Kohli says proving himself is exactly what he won’t do
Virat Kohli says he has “nothing left to prove” and will only consider playing the 2027 ODI World Cup if he believes he can contribute meaningfully to India. After retiring from T20Is following the 2024 World Cup and closing his Test career last year, he’s focused solely on ODIs. Kohli played 13 ODIs in 2024, scoring 651 runs, and has already struck three IPL centuries this season. He also bristled at doubts, urging clarity from selectors.
- Kohli will only consider 2027 World Cup selection if he adds meaningful value.
- He retired from T20 Internationals after India’s 2024 World Cup win.
- His ODI output in 2024: 13 matches, 651 runs.
- He played 311 ODIs with 14,797 runs at an average of 58.71.
- Kohli says chasing selection would mean he has to “prove worth.”
- 2027 ODI World Cup is in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in Oct-Nov.
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