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.
The BCCI has renewed chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s contract for another year, keeping him as chairman of the senior selection committee. The board’s call is tied to preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup and values continuity after a strong track record under Agarkar, when India reached four ICC finals and won three.
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