Virat Kohli, who is considered one of the modern greats, is currently struggling with his batting style in Test cricket. Virat Kohli failed to make an impact in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series but has no intention of retiring from international cricket until the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The star batsman couldn't resist poking balls outside the off-stump in the final series. Kohli shouted to himself after being dismissed on day two of India's second innings against Australia in Sydney. It was his eighth dismissal of the series, with Scott Bolland responsible for five of those.
Kohli wants to play for Team India until the 2027 ODI World Cup
Virat Kohli's struggles in the recently concluded series seem to be more mental than artistic. The right-handed batsman had only two noteworthy performances – a century in the second innings in Perth and 36 in Melbourne. Apart from these knocks, Kohli managed just 54 runs from his seven innings.
However, Kohli wants to play for Team India till the 2027 ODI World Cup, even though he is going through one of the lowest phases of his career, according to a PTI report. It will be very difficult for the India men's national team to take the final decision on the champion player as the team is going through a transition phase.
It is very difficult for the selectors to choose either Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli – the former selector
A former national selector has raised concerns about Virat Kohli's chances of selection for the tour of England in June without playing any red-ball cricket. He stressed that it would be difficult for selectors to justify selecting Kohli or Rohit Sharma based solely on their performances in the IPL.
“It will be very difficult for the selectors to pick either Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli on the basis of IPL performance or form. They have to have some red-hot cricket in the run-up to the England tour. Otherwise you can't justify their selections,” the former selectors told PTI. .
There is no indication that Virat Kohli is planning to participate in the next Ranji Trophy, which resumes on January 23. Delhi's first match will be against Saurashtra in Rajkot from January 23-26. After that, Delhi is scheduled to play Railways from January 30 to February 2 in the next round of matches.
India is preparing to face England in its next mission
India will play a three-match ODI series against England starting February 6, followed by the Champions Trophy from February 19 to March 9, and then the Indian Premier League starting in March. Kohli has no chance of playing any red-ball cricket unless he skips the IPL for a stint in the county to prepare for the England tour.
Kohli is unlikely to miss the opportunity to play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League 2025. Another possible option for Kohli is to discuss with the selectors and play two India A matches during their shadow tour to England, in the future. From the first team's first test on June 18 in Leeds.
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