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Virat Kohli's coach says he plans to play beyond 2027 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 7:26 PM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Virat Kohli's coach says he plans to play beyond 2027 World Cup

Summary

Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli's childhood coach, stated that Kohli intends to continue playing for India beyond the 2027 ODI World Cup, which many speculate will be his last. Sharma mentioned Kohli indicated that while this tournament would be his final World Cup, it does not signify his last match for the national team. Kohli, who currently focuses on ODIs after retiring from T20Is and Tests, aims to remain competitive, as his recent form shows significant promise. The 2027 World Cup is set to take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

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By the Numbers

•Kohli plans to play beyond the 2027 ODI World Cup.
•The 2027 World Cup is scheduled for October-November in Africa.
•Kohli has retired from T20Is and Tests, focusing solely on ODIs.
•He has scored 55 ODI centuries, aiming to reach 100.
•Kohli's recent form shows an average over 63 in ODIs since 2025.

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7:26 PMYahoo Sports — 'His last World Cup and not last match' - Virat Kohli won't retire after 2027 ODI World Cup, claims childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma

What they're saying

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While many expect Virat Kohli to retire from cricket after the 2027 ODI World Cup, his childhood coach has stated that might not be the case and the former India captain might continue to play beyond 2027.
— Yahoo Sports

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