Virat Kohli calls 2027 World Cup his last for India

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, currently playing for India only in the ODI format, have begun preparing for next year's 2027 ODI World Cup. Kohli's remarks on the tournament, made during the ongoing ODI series against West Indies, have drawn attention from cricket fans.

Ahead of the first ODI against West Indies, Kohli spoke to Jiostar about the challenges of the ODI World Cup, saying its intensity is different from any other cricket tournament.

According to Kohli, the biggest challenge in the ODI World Cup is playing consistently at a high level, since a major tournament involves several matches and the same energy and intensity must be maintained in each one.

Kohli said, "This will be my last World Cup playing for India, and that is my biggest motivation." He also made clear that giving his all on the field and helping India win the World Cup is his final goal.

Kohli expressed enthusiasm about the chance to play for India in the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying every match carries special importance in a tournament of that scale, and that he is ready to do whatever is needed to be fully prepared for it.

Rohit Sharma also spoke about the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying that while playing he never feels his job is done, and that he always has an eagerness to achieve something new in every match and every tournament.

According to Rohit, the World Cup or any ICC tournament is different from other series, since it involves facing different teams and playing on different grounds, requiring preparation, strategy and thinking to change according to conditions.

With both Kohli and Rohit now focused entirely on ODI cricket, fans are closely watching their performances. The ongoing ODI series against West Indies could prove important as preparation for the bigger tournament ahead.