Virat Kohli Retirement News: After being out for 0 in two consecutive matches against Australia, the news of Virat Kohli’s retirement is becoming increasingly viral. Meanwhile, veteran cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has made a big prediction about Virat Kohli.
Sunil Gavaskar on Virat Kohli: There are many talks going on about Virat Kohli’s retirement after being out for 0 twice in the ODI series being played between India and Australia. But meanwhile, India’s veteran cricketer Sunil Gavaskar clearly said that Virat is not one to accept defeat yet and he will definitely play the 2027 World Cup. Let us tell you that Virat Kohli is returning to ODI cricket after 7 months. He retired from Test cricket in May this year and T20 cricket last year. Australia tour was not good for him. He was out on zero twice in Perth and Adelaide. After this, questions are being raised on his form and there is also talk of his retirement.
What did Gavaskar say about Kohli?
Sunil Gavaskar Virat Kohli Speaking in favor of him, he said that he is not a player who accepts defeat. Do you think they will stay at 0-0? Not at all, he will definitely make a comeback. He also said that Virat has not yet given any indication regarding retirement, hence it is wrong to make such speculations. The next match is in Sydney and after Sydney, India will play an ODI series against South Africa. Sunil Gavaskar said that the 2027 World Cup is still for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Gavaskar also admitted that if Virat Kohli performs well in the next match, it can give a new direction to his career and his place in the 2027 World Cup can be confirmed.
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How was Virat Kohli’s record in Sydney?
Virat Kohli’s ODI record at the Sydney Cricket Ground has been average. He has played 7 matches here, in which he has 146 runs in his name. This also includes a half-century. Talking about his overall ODI record against Australia, he scored 1327 runs in 31 matches, which includes five centuries. Let us tell you that the third and last ODI between India and Australia will be played on October 25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India has already lost this series 2-0, but to boost Virat Kohli’s confidence, it is very important for him to score runs at the Sydney Cricket Ground.