Virat Kohli reflects on World Cup defeats and future plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Virat Kohli expressed his lingering disappointment over India's 2019 World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand during a recent interview. He recalled the intense atmosphere of the 2023 World Cup campaign, despite India ultimately losing to Australia in the final. Kohli described 2019 as a painful experience that left him mentally shaken for months. Looking ahead, he confirmed that the 2027 ICC tournament will be his final World Cup with India, adding that his motivation is heightened for this upcoming event.
- •Kohli recalls the heartbreak of the 2019 semifinal loss to New Zealand.
- •He describes the 2023 World Cup final loss to Australia as difficult to process.
- •Kohli emphasizes the strong team camaraderie during the 2023 campaign.
- •The upcoming 2027 ICC tournament will be Kohli's last World Cup for India.
- •Kohli aims for a significant performance in his final World Cup appearance.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — 'I was distraught': Virat Kohli reveals defeat that was 'too tough to swallow'
"Virat Kohli recalls the heartbreak of the 2019 World Cup semifinal loss against New Zealand, which deeply affected him. He also describes the strong team atmosphere during the 2023 World Cup campaign, despite the loss to Australia in the final. Kohli acknowledges that he still has unfinished business in World Cups, looking forward to the upcoming 2027 tournament.
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