Virat Kohli’s silence has left Ajit Agarkar unsure about his ODI future, raising doubts over his long-term plans and 2027 World Cup participation.
Uncertainty Looms Over Virat Kohli’s ODI Future
Virat Kohli’s return to international cricket remains uncertain, leaving his ODI future shrouded in mystery and chief selector Ajit Agarkar increasingly pessimistic. Kohli last represented India in the Champions Trophy earlier this year, helping the team secure a second consecutive ICC trophy under Rohit Sharma, and has not played since the IPL 2025 final in May.
A report by RevSportz highlighted growing “pessimism” around Kohli’s international future due to a “lack of communication” from the former captain. This follows news that both Kohli and Rohit Sharma were omitted from the India A squad for the upcoming 50-over series against Australia A, despite team management reportedly wanting their participation as preparation for the white-ball tour of Australia.
Both players have cleared their mandatory pre-season fitness tests. Rohit completed his in Bengaluru and remained to train, presumably for the ODI series, while Kohli completed his assessments in London.
Kohli’s Future in ODI Cricket Under Speculation
Recent developments around Virat Kohli have raised questions about his future in ODI cricket, with the 50-over World Cup still two years away.
Earlier this summer, media reports suggested that both Kohli and Rohit Sharma might make their final international appearances during India’s upcoming tour of Australia. Having retired from T20Is in June last year after India’s T20 World Cup victory in Barbados, and from Test cricket in May this year, speculation grew that the BCCI could pressure them into domestic cricket to remain in contention for ODI selection. The reports indicated that both might eventually quit ODIs and step away from international cricket in October, though neither has officially commented on these rumors.
