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London Spirit chair hopes for Virat Kohli to play in The Hundred

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:20 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

London Spirit chair hopes for Virat Kohli to play in The Hundred

Summary

London Spirit chair Julian Metherell expressed a desire to see Virat Kohli participate in The Hundred in the future. Kohli, now residing in London, remains an active player with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, making immediate participation unlikely due to BCCI restrictions. The connection between London Spirit and RCB, influenced by shared leadership, opens a theoretical avenue for Kohli’s involvement once he retires from IPL play. Metherell acknowledged the challenges while highlighting the absence of Indian stars as a setback for The Hundred's appeal among fans.

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By the Numbers

•Julian Metherell hopes Kohli will play for London Spirit in The Hundred.
•Kohli is restricted from overseas leagues due to BCCI regulations.
•Shared leadership between Spirit and RCB opens a possible future link.
•Kohli lives in London, close to Lord's.
•The absence of Indian players is seen as a loss for The Hundred.

Latest Updates

4:20 PMYahoo Sports — 'Everyone's dream': London Spirit chair hopes Virat Kohli plays in The Hundred one day as RCB links offer slim possibility

What they're saying

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With Virat Kohli now a regular London resident, Spirit Chair hopes that the Run Machine will one day play for the Hundred once he retires from the IPL and his RCB duty.
— Yahoo Sports

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