Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are no strangers to the headlines, be it for their adorable moments in the stadium, their family moments, or their power-packed professional lives. The duo hogged the limelight in the past week for their heartwarming exchanges after Team India’s glorious win in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Now, Virat has once again caught everyone’s attention, but this time, it’s for his candid revelations about retirement and life after cricket.
Virat Kohli talks about his post-retirement plans
It is only a matter of days since the start of IPL 2025. Before the much-awaited match, ace cricketer, Virat Kohli had a chat at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab, where he candidly discussed his plans after retirement. Talking about Team India’s impressive wins in the past few matches, Virat shared:
“Well, it has been amazing. We wanted to bounce back after a tough Australian tour. Lovely feeling to play with such a talented group. We are here to help. There is so much talent in the change room. We just try to make an impact whenever we get a chance. After such a long career. You look forward to situations where you are put under pressure. To win titles, something that was missing in the past, the whole team has to step up. If you see through the course of the last 5 matches, everyone has stepped up at different situations.”
When asked about his future plans, Virat revealed that he might not get the chance to play in another Australia tour, stating that he made peace with his past achievements on the field. Further into the chat, the 36-year-old cricketer shared how he did not have an idea yet about what he would be doing after retiring from cricket, but he could travel a lot. He was quoted as saying:
“I might not have another Australia tour in me, so I am at peace with whatever happened in the past… I actually don’t know what I will be doing post retirement, recently I asked a teammate the same question and got the same reply. Yeah, but maybe a lot of travelling.”
Virat Kohli’s retirement rumours after India’s Champions Trophy 2025 win
After India clinched their second consecutive ICC title at the Champions Trophy 2025, there was widespread speculation about the potential retirements of veterans like Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja. When Virat faced the question head-on, he made it clear that he was not rushing the decision. He praised the next generation of players, such as Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul for their impactful performances. Kohli said:
“When you leave, you want to leave in a better position. So many impactful knocks Gill, Shreyas, and Rahul, all have played well. The team is in good hands.”
About Virat Kohli’s potential retirement
While Kohli hasn’t revealed the exact date of his retirement, speculations are rife among fans and insiders, that the 2027 ODI World Cup could be his last match. For now, he is focused on enjoying his cricket, mentoring the next crop of talent, and soaking in every moment, both as a professional cricketer, a devoted husband, and a doting father.
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