Virat Kohli last played for India in the final of champions trophy 2025 since then the legendary cricketer has been away from the game. He was seen playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 and won the title with the team. He retired from the T20Is after winning the T20 World Cup 2024 and the Border Gavaskar trophy 2025 was his last tes. He will be seen playing only ODI for India and the upcoming Australia series is much anticipate by the fans to see their favorite cricketer in the blues again.

Having said that there are several rumors floating around that Virat Kohli might retire from ODI to after the Australia series former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has asserted that Virat Kohli should play up until 2027 ODI World Cup. He also added that Virat is very important for team India and Virat's form is also crucial for the Indian team to continue in a good form.

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"Virat Kohli should play 2027 World Cup - At Number 3, he control the game, Virat is very important for India. No one is better than him in this format. You need player like him who can play according to situation,” said Rayudu on Shubhankar Mishra YouTube channel.

Australia series remain important for Rohit Sharma 

It's worth noting that Virat Kohli is currently in England spending some time with the family away from the game. He was recently seen at the Lords Stadium practicing, and the picture of him practicing went viral on social media. With Indian team playing fewer ODIs in the calender year, it will be interesting to see how Kohli takes his game forward in the sole format.

Other than Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma also retired from the T20 Internationals, and he also retired from the test cricket just after the BGT. Both the veterans are playing only one format and the upcoming Australia series will be crucial for both of them keeping in mind the 2027 World Cup. Rohit appeared for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 and he looked in solid touch though he missed a few matches and played as only impact player.