Virat Kohli has officially announced that the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup will be his last appearance for India on the World Cup stage. This revelation adds a deeply personal touch to what has already been an incredible ODI journey for the Indian cricketing icon.
In a candid chat with JioStar, Kohli shared what drives him as he heads into this tournament. For the 37-year-old cricketer, the goal is crystal clear: he aims to give it his all in his final World Cup and hopes to cap off his career with another championship win.
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Kohli emphasized that the intensity of a 50-over World Cup is unmatched by any other format. The tournament often involves a series of high-pressure matches that test players both physically and mentally, especially when competing away from home.
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Sep 27, 2026Now, for Kohli, this challenge carries even more weight, knowing that the 2027 edition will be his swan song. He made it clear that he’s ready to go all out in his quest for the title.
The 2027 World Cup is set to take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from October 4 to November 21. This event will mark another significant milestone in Kohli’s international career, which kicked off at the ODI World Cup in 2011.
So far, Kohli has participated in four ODI World Cups: 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023. He was part of the victorious Indian team in 2011 and delivered one of the most unforgettable individual performances in 2023, amassing 765 runs during the tournament.
With 14,941 runs from 314 ODIs for India, he stands among the most prolific run-scorers in the history of the format.
The 2027 tournament might also see Rohit Sharma continuing his own World Cup journey, making the prospect of another major tournament featuring both Indian legends an exciting one for cricket enthusiasts.
For Kohli, though, the message is straightforward: one last ODI World Cup lies ahead, and he’s determined to leave it all on the field for India.
