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Ace India batter Virat Kohli has opened up on his next big step in the career and mentioned his desire to win the ODI World Cup.
Virat Kohli is looking forward to play the 2027 ODI World Cup (Picture credit: AP)
Ace India batter Virat Kohli has said that the next big step for him in his career would be to win the 2027 ODI World Cup, sending a clear signal that he isn’t going to retire from the 50-over format any time soon, with his eyes firmly set on the marquee ICC event two years from now.
Kohli, at 36, has the 2011 ODI World Cup, the 2013 and 2025 Champions Trophies and the 2024 T20 World Cup to his name, but the batter has indicated that he would like to add another trophy to his cabinet before he hangs up his boots.
Kohli was seen speaking at an event where the host asked him what the next big step was for him. “Try to win the next World Cup,” Kohli replied to a round of applause from the audience.
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Question: Seeing In The Present, Any Hints About The Next Big Step?Virat Kohli Said: The Next Big Step? I Don’t Know. Maybe Try To Win The Next World Cup 2027.🏆🤞 pic.twitter.com/aq6V9Xb7uU
— virat_kohli_18_club (@KohliSensation) April 1, 2025
India came close to winning the 2023 ODI World Cup but suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Australia.
Kohli was adjudged Player of the Tournament for scoring a record-breaking 765 runs in the tournament from 11 games at a stunning average of 95.62.
India’s win in the recent Champions Trophy has almost cleared the path for Kohli and skipper Rohit Sharma to continue their career till the 2027 World Cup. The latter will, however, be 40 by the time the tournament starts.
Ahead of IPL 2025, Kohli had said that he isn’t thinking of retirement at the moment, emphasising that he still loves playing cricket.
“Don’t get nervous. I’m not making any announcements. As of now, everything is fine. I still love playing the game,” Kohli said at the RCB Innovation Lab conclave.
“It pretty much comes down to just the pure joy, enjoyment, competitive streak and love for the game. And as long as that is there, I will continue to play. As I said, I am not playing for any achievement,” Kohli added.