'I am very....' - Virat Kohli's childhood coach makes huge statement on him playing 2027 ODI World Cup 2027

After Virat Kohli announced his shocking retirement from Test cricket, the star batter has been in the news every day. Recently, Kohli and his wife, Anushka Sharma, were seen attending Wimbledon matches.

In a big update, Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, has given a big hint about his future in cricket. He spoke about Kohli’s chances of playing in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027.

While the country is still trying to accept Kohli’s Test retirement, many people are now talking about his ODI career. His coach, Rajkumar Sharma, said that Kohli is fully committed and he believes that Kohli will play in the 2027 ODI World Cup. He also said that Kohli will win the next World Cup for India.

Virat Kohli’s Coach Gives Big Hint on 2027 ODI World Cup

After retiring from Test cricket, Virat Kohli is now active only in ODI cricket and the IPL. With fewer international matches in the ODI format, many fans and experts have raised doubts about Kohli’s plans to end his career at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 in South Africa.

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Coach Rajkumar Sharma Shares Positive Update

Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, has shared a hopeful update. He believes that Kohli will play in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Speaking at the DPL 2025 Auction, Sharma said, “I’m really hopeful. He should play in the World Cup.” His statement has given new hope to fans who want to see Kohli in one more ICC tournament.

Kohli’s Shocking Test Retirement

Before the important five-match Test series against England, Virat Kohli surprised everyone by announcing his retirement from Test cricket. He shared an emotional post on Instagram, where he thanked fans and reflected on his 14-year Test career. Kohli ended with 9,230 runs and 30 centuries in Test cricket. He was also India’s Test player number 269.

Kohli’s Outstanding Record in ODI World Cups

Virat Kohli has always performed well in ODI World Cups. In the 2023 World Cup held in India, he was the highest run-scorer with 765 runs, which is the most by any player in a single ODI World Cup. Even though Kohli had a brilliant tournament, India lost the final under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy and finished as runners-up. This is why Kohli may be eager to win one more ODI World Cup before ending his cricket career.