INDIA
September 27, 2026
By Durga Prasad
2027 - His Final World Cup
India's star cricketer Virat Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be his last World Cup appearance for India.
A Final Attempt for the Trophy
Kohli said his motivation is to “leave everything out there” and make a final attempt to win the World Cup for India.
A Fifth World Cup Appearance
The 2027 tournament is going to be Kohli’s fifth ODI World Cup, after appearances in 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023.
Has already won a World Cup
Kohli has already won a World Cup as he was part of India’s 2011 World Cup squad, when India lifted the trophy on home soil under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.
1795 runs in 37 Matches
Kohli’s has a remarkable World cup record across his World Cup career. He has scored 1,795 runs in 37 matches, with five centuries and 12 fifties.
Represents India only in ODIs
After taking retirement from T20 internationals in 2024 and Test cricket in 2025, Kohli now represent India in ODIs and this has been his only International format of cricket.
Ready for the Final Shot
The 2027 World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Kohli highlighted the physical and mental intensity of a 50-over World Cup and said he is ready for the challenge.