Virat Kohli begins 2027 ODI World Cup countdown with record-breaking century against West Indies
On the eve of the first ODI against the West Indies in the southern Indian city of Thiruvananthapuram, Indian batting great Virat Kohli said out loud what had only been discussed in hushed tones – that next year’s ODI World Cup will be his last. “It's the last World Cup I'm going to play for India, and that is my motivation – to leave everything out there,” Kohli , 37, told former India opener…
Virat Kohli kicked off the countdown to the 2027 ODI World Cup with a record-breaking century against the West Indies. The Indian batting icon, 37, confirmed to former opener Abhinav Mukund that this will be his last World Cup, emphasizing his determination to secure victory. Kohli, already retired from Tests and T20s, aims to finish his career with an ODI World Cup triumph.
In his 55th ODI century, Kohli smashed six sixes and hit a quickfire 139 off just 88 balls, contributing to India's eight-wicket victory in the 296-run chase. His aggressive innings highlighted his sharp form, even though his team is missing several key players attending the Asian Games. Kohli's performance was a testament to his unrelenting spirit, making up for the 2023 ODI World Cup defeat to Australia, a pain that still lingers for him and former captain Rohit Sharma.
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