Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play the 2027 World Cup or not? This still remains a much discussed question, but after Team India’s victory in Sydney, both the veteran cricketers have said goodbye to Australia. His last speech on Australian soil was very emotional. Both of them refreshed their old memories in Australia. In this match, Rohit scored 121 runs and Virat scored 74 runs. On the basis of his innings, India won the match by 9 wickets. Both of them also admitted that they would probably never return to play in Australia again. Know what Rohit and Virat said after the match?

Will we come back here or not… – Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma said, “I have loved coming and playing in Sydney. Those memories of 2008 (Rohit’s first Australia tour), it was all bliss. I don’t know whether we will come back here as cricketers or not, but I have enjoyed every single moment. Despite all the achievements, we have enjoyed playing cricket a lot. I had forgotten all the achievements of the last 15 years and made a fresh start. I love playing here, maybe Virat too like this. Must be thinking only. Thank you very much Australia.”

Virat Kohli’s last speech

Virat Kohli said on his memories spent in Australia, “I think it all started in 2013. If we (Virat and Rohit) make a big partnership, play 20 overs together, then we know that our innings will be important for the team’s victory, the opposing team has also realized this. We have loved coming and playing in this country, we have played very good cricket here. All of you (Australian crowd) are in our support. to come Thank you very much for this. Thank you Australia.”

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Virat Kohli ODI Retirement Plan: Virat Kohli’s bat seems calm on the Australia tour. Virat has not even been able to open his account in two matches. Kohli was dismissed on zero by Mitchell Starc in the first ODI. In the second ODI, Virat was out LBW on the ball of Xavier Bartlett. But after getting out on Adelaide ground in the second ODI, Virat Kohli’s photo showing gloves to the people present in the stadium went viral.

This sea-off at Kohli’s Adelaide Stadium intensified the news of Virat’s ODI retirement. On this action of Virat Kohli, where people are talking about his retirement from ODI format, India’s veteran player Sunil Gavaskar has said a big thing regarding this.

Sunil Gavaskar’s reaction on Virat’s action

Sunil Gavaskar, while talking to Sports Tak on Virat Kohli’s retirement, said that ‘Virat has more than 14,000 runs and 52 ODI centuries in his name. He has scored thousands of runs, so he will have to face some failures also. Gavaskar further said, ‘Don’t pay attention to what has happened. There is still a lot of cricket left in Virat. Of course, Adelaide has been his favorite ground in Australia in both Test and ODI formats, but he can play a big innings in Sydney.

Sunil Gavaskar said on Virat Kohli’s action of showing his gloves that ‘Kohli’s gesture was for the fans present in Adelaide, who were standing and clapping in his honour’. Gavaskar said that ‘Virat will not announce his retirement after being out on zero twice in Australia. Virat would like to retire on a high note. Sydney match is also left and after this there is ODI series with South Africa also. Gavaskar expressed confidence that Virat will play the 2027 World Cup with Rohit Sharma.

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The last few times have been very bad for Virat Kohli, who has ruled ODI cricket for the last decade. Virat Kohli was out for zero in the second ODI being played in Adelaide on Thursday. Earlier in Perth also, Virat had returned to the pavilion without opening his account. For the first time in his 17-year-old ODI career, Virat has been out on zero twice consecutively. After the flop in the second ODI against Australia, the discussion about Virat’s retirement is in full swing. By sharing Adelaide’s video on social media, it is being claimed that Virat has retired from ODI cricket.

Why was there talk of Virat’s retirement?

When Virat Kohli was returning to the pavilion after being out on zero in Adelaide, disappointment and frustration were clearly visible on his face. As soon as he reached near the boundary, the fans sitting in the stands stood up and started clapping. Virat also accepted his greeting. The manner in which Virat accepted the greetings of the fans by holding gloves in his hands was saying a lot.

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from ODIs. pic.twitter.com/Y4xGZfJ2fN

—` (@viratkohli_un) October 23, 2025

Well, now it has two meanings. The first is that Virat Kohli has played for the last time in Adelaide. He knows that he will not play on this ground again. In such a situation, he greeted the fans after playing the last match on his favorite ground. Also, the other aspect is that Virat has understood that now this is the last stage of his career and he will say goodbye to this format after the third ODI in Sydney.

By the way, it is quite difficult for Virat to retire from the ODI format right now, because he has said many times that he wants to play the 2027 ODI World Cup. In such a situation, he is not a cricketer who will accept defeat just because of two flops. However, a lot now also depends on Sydney ODI.

Happy Retirement, Virat Kohli.
Thank you for making us fall in love with the game.
Thank you for every goosebump, every roar, every memory that still lives in our hearts.
It hurts to say goodbye, but the love will never fade.
happy retirement @imVkohli#IndianCricket #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/A3vByK3tC3

— Vivek Verma (@vvindia) October 23, 2025

Feeling really sad today that gesture from #ViratKohli at Adelaide probably means he’s announced his retirement. Heartbreaking moment for fans everywhere #INDvsAUS #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/zoShOyFYJz

— PIXEL (@Aaleem_E_Deen) October 23, 2025

#ViratKohli

Finally he bids adieu to International Cricket.

Happy Retirement King pic.twitter.com/tnIKt4YBc4

— Jitesh (@Chaotic_mind99) October 23, 2025

The lion of the cricket field, who ruled this game for years. That Virat Kohli is now at the last stage of his career, not we but every cricket legend is saying this. Although Virat’s fitness is excellent, it is believed that he will take retirement from ODI soon. Kohli was out for zero in Perth, the same happened in Adelaide also. Kohli could not open the account, but while returning from the ground to the pavilion, he did something which has upset the fans.

Virat Kohli came to bat in the 7th over, when India’s first wicket fell in the form of captain Shubman Gill. A big innings was expected from Kohli because he had previously scored centuries twice in the four innings played on this ground. But today he could not even open the account, Xavier Bartlett dismissed Gill and Kohli in the same over.

VIRAT KOHLI GONE FOR HIS SECOND DUCK OF THE SERIES!#AUSvIND , #PlayoftheDay , @BKTtires pic.twitter.com/jqIdvMeX9T

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 23, 2025

Virat Kohli said goodbye!

When Virat Kohli was returning to the pavilion after being out for zero in Adelaide, the fans stood up and Virat Kohli raised his hand and made a gesture like goodbye. He thanked the fans, its video is continuously going viral on social media. Fans are worried that Kohli might announce his retirement now.

During this time, it was being said in the cricket commentary that maybe he was thanking the Adelaide fans because he would never play on this ground again, which is one of his favorite grounds.

VIRAT KOHLI THANKING THE ADELAIDE CROWD. pic.twitter.com/cSFK2dN4tD

—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 23, 2025

When will Virat Kohli retire from ODI?

Even before the series, it was being said that the performance of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Australia would decide their future. On a question related to this, coach Gautam Gambhir had also said that he is not thinking ahead, it has to be seen how the performance of both of them is in this series. Hope his visit will be good.

But for Virat Kohli, both the matches so far have been like a nightmare. After Perth, he was out for zero in Adelaide also. This is the first time in the career of Virat Kohli, who has played more than 300 ODIs, that he was out twice consecutively without opening the account. Now his gesture in Adelaide is scaring the fans that he might actually announce his retirement after this series. Because many fans want to see him play the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Virat Kohli is out on zero for the second time in a row. In the second ODI being played against Australia at Adelaide Oval, Xavier Bartlett got him out LBW. Kohli talked to Rohit for some time and walked out of the field, deciding not to take the review. This is the first time in ODI history that Kohli could not open his account in two consecutive matches.

Earlier, after winning the toss, Mitchell Marsh had decided to bowl first. Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma started the innings, both of them batted carefully but as soon as Gill attempted a shot, he was caught out. After this, Virat Kohli came on the field, a big innings was expected from him because Adelaide Oval has been one of his favorite grounds. But here also he was out on zero.

Xavier Bartlett took Kohli’s wicket

26-year-old Xavier Bartlett got Virat Kohli out LBW on the 5th ball of the 7th over. This ball of Bartlett was on good length. On this inswinging ball, Kohli wanted to flick it from the back foot towards mid-wicket but the ball did not hit the bat. The ball hit the pad straight, an appeal was made and the umpire gave out. Kohli talked to Rohit for some time but decided that he was out and DRS should not be taken. He returned to the pavilion on zero after playing 4 balls.

This was Bartlett’s first over. On its first ball, he took India’s first wicket in the form of Shubhman Gill. Gill scored 9 runs playing 9 balls.

VIRAT KOHLI GONE FOR HIS SECOND DUCK OF THE SERIES!#AUSvIND , #PlayoftheDay , @BKTtires pic.twitter.com/jqIdvMeX9T

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 23, 2025

It happened for the first time ever in history

This is the first time in history that Virat Kohli, who has played more than 300 ODIs, has been out for zero in two consecutive ODIs. He was dismissed by Mitchell Starc in the first ODI played in Perth.

Virat Kohli is currently in Perth, where India vs Australia first ODI will be played. There are rumors that Kohli will take retirement from ODIs also after this series. Meanwhile, Kohli himself made a cryptic post on social media, which is fast going viral. Experts are linking it with World Cup 2027.

After reaching Perth, Virat Kohli made a post on ‘X’ (earlier Twitter) and wrote, ‘The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up.’ If we explain its meaning in Hindi, it is, ‘You really fail only when you decide to give up.’

The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 16, 2025

Meaning of this post of Virat Kohli

Earlier, Virat Kohli had shared a video of an advertisement, reposting which Virat wrote these things. Fans believe that Virat has set the tone for the 2027 World Cup. It is believed that through this post Kohli is trying to express his intentions that he still has a lot of cricket left in him. He wants to play more matches for India.

Let us tell you that the final of Champions Trophy 2025 was Virat Kohli’s last international match, after this he will be seen playing for the first time on October 19. After taking retirement from T20 last year, Virat also said goodbye to Test this year. Virat had scored a century against Pakistan in the group stage of the Champions Trophy, he played an important role in India’s victory by playing an innings of 84 runs in the semi-finals.

Gautam Gambhir gave this answer

Before leaving for Australia, Gautam Gambhir had said in Delhi on the question related to the future of Virat and Rohit, “We have to live in the present, hope that both of them will have a successful Australia tour. There is no doubt that both are great players, it has to be seen how their performance is on the Australia tour.”

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are preparing for their comeback in ODI cricket. The Indian team has left for Australia, where a three-match ODI series (IND vs AUS ODI Series 2025) will be played from October 19. Before the start of the series, former Indian team coach Ravi Shastri has also given his opinion on the future of Kohli and Rohit and the plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The ODI series between India and Australia is to be played from 19-25 October.

He himself retired

Talking to Fox Sports, Ravi Shastri said on the Test retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, “Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also retired from Test cricket. No one forced them to take retirement, they took retirement on their own. I think the same will happen here too. If they are not able to enjoy the game, or their form is not good, then they can announce their retirement anytime.”

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were last seen representing the Indian team in the Champions Trophy 2025. Virat was the second highest run scorer for India in that tournament, with 218 runs scored with his bat. Whereas Rohit Sharma batted in a flamboyant manner throughout the tournament and scored a total of 188 runs.

How long will we be able to play international cricket?

Ravi Shastri also talked about how long Kohli and Rohit will be able to play international cricket. He said, “Virat is a chase master, Rohit bats explosively while opening. It depends on how much hunger you have, how fit you are, whether that passion is still there in you.”

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The topic of retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has come into discussion again. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has broken his silence on the reports that the Australian tour will be the last international tour of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Rajiv Shukla has rejected all these rumors and said that the decision of retirement is taken by the player himself. Let us tell you that India vs Australia 3 match ODI series will be played from 19-25 October.

Talking to news agency ANI, Rajiv Shukla said, “Having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the ODI squad is beneficial for us, because both are great batsmen. With their presence in the team, I think we will be successful in defeating Australia.”

Will this be the last series of Virat and Rohit?

On speculations about the last series of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla said, “As far as calling this the last tour for Rohit and Virat is concerned, there is nothing like that. We should never get involved in these things. This decision only depends on the players as to when they want to retire. It is absolutely wrong to call the Australian tour as their last tour.”

Also praised Team India

He also praised Team India for its 2-0 victory in the Test series against West Indies. He said, “I congratulate the Indian team under the captaincy of Shubman Gill for the Test series victory over West Indies. This victory was necessary for us before going to Australia, because Australia always presents a tough challenge.”

India defeated West Indies by 7 wickets in the second test. Team India won the first test by a huge margin of an innings and 140 runs. In the second test, on the fifth day, KL Rahul played a half-century inning of 58 runs, ensuring the victory of Team India. This is Team India’s first series win in the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.

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India has defeated West Indies 2-0 in the test series. After this, the Indian team faces a tough challenge from Australia. Team India’s Australian tour will run from October 19-November 8, where 3 ODIs and five T20 matches are to be played between the two teams. At present the most discussed topic is Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Now head coach Gautam Gambhir has broken his silence regarding his future.

Gautam Gambhir held a press conference after India’s Test series against West Indies, in which he was asked questions on the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in ODI cricket. He also repeated the same thing which Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar had said a few days ago.

Gautam Gambhir said, “The ODI World Cup is still two and a half years away. We need to think about the current situation. Both of them are excellent cricketers, I hope the Australian tour will be good for both of them.” Virat and Rohit will be playing an international match after 7 months, so it will not be easy for them to live up to the expectations of performing well.

Earlier, rumors have been floating that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been warned that now they cannot be kept in the team on the basis of past achievements. Now if they want to play ODI matches, they will have to perform consistently. Also let us tell you that ABP Live does not confirm these rumours.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli gave a strong performance and contributed significantly in helping India win the Champions Trophy. Apart from the Champions Trophy, they have also won the T20 World Cup together, but the dream of lifting the ODI World Cup trophy has not been fulfilled yet.

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Virat kohli retirement update: India’s star player Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test and T20 International cricket. At the same time, Virat is still playing in ODI cricket. Virat’s fans want him to see him playing in the ODI series in Australia. But Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar is not being able to contact Virat Kohli properly. According to the report of Revspports, there is no talk with Virat Kohli about playing in ODI cricket.

Virat Kohli will play ODI cricket?

This report has come out about Virat Kohli playing in ODI cricket that there is some shortage in the conversation with BCCI. The Board of Control for Cricket in India wanted Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play ODI against Australia A, but the names of these two players were not included in India A squad. At the same time, both Virat and Rohit have not played any match since IPL 2025.

Rohit-Virat passed Bronco Test

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have passed the Bronco Test and YO-YO Test before the ODI series against Australia. Both players are fully fit. At the same time, photos have also surfaced while practicing in Rohit and Virat’s net.

India tour Australia

India has to go to Australia to play ODI and T20 series. On this tour, Team India will play 3 ODIs and 5 T20 matches. The captain of the ODI team is still Rohit Sharma. At the same time, there is no talk about Virat Kohli retiring from ODIs. The ODI series between India and Australia will be played from 19 October to 25 October. At the same time, the five -match T20 series will start from October 29, which will run till 8 November. Team India has not been announced yet for the tour of Australia.

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