Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has claimed that the former India captain will not retire from international cricket after the 2027 ODI World Cup. Sharma, who has coached Kohli since his early days in Delhi, stated that the 2027 tournament would be Kohli's last World Cup appearance but not his final match.
The coach's remarks come amid ongoing speculation about Kohli's future in the 50-over format. Kohli, who will be 38 by the time of the 2027 World Cup, has been a mainstay of India's batting lineup for over a decade and played a pivotal role in the team's 2023 World Cup campaign.
Sharma's assertion that "his last World Cup and not last match" suggests Kohli intends to continue playing bilateral ODI series and potentially other formats beyond the global tournament. The Indian batting star has previously indicated his desire to play until the 2027 World Cup but had not clarified his plans beyond that event.
