Virat Kohli breaks silence on ODI future after white beard pic breaks the internet

Veteran Team India cricketer Virat Kohli has returned to cricket training in London following a break after the IPL 2025 season. On Friday, August 8, the right-handed batter shared a photo alongside Naeem Amin, the assistant coach of the Gujarat Titans (GT) franchise, on his official social media account.

The 36-year-old cricketer last played competitive cricket in the 2025 IPL, where he won his first-ever title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after an 18-year wait. Kohli was the top scorer for RCB during the tournament. Since the victory, the Delhi-born batsman has been living in London with his family.

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Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket last month after a 14-year career. He was not part of the Indian squad during the five-match Test series against England, which ended in a 2-2 draw under Shubman Gill’s captaincy. The ace batsman had already retired from T20I cricket following the T20 World Cup 2024 victory.

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Kohli recently shared a photo on Instagram with Naeem Amin, who is the head of the Mighty Willow Academy near London. Kohli thanked Amin for his support during practice.

“Thanks for helping out with the hit brother. Always lovely to see you," Kohli wrote in an Instagram story, sharing a photo with and tagging Amin.

“Good to see you brother! See you soon," Amin said, resharing the story.

Virat Kohli back on Insta posting about practising. World is healing finally 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/7kZLeBxgiE

— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) August 8, 2025

Virat Kohli in Fine Form For RCB During IPL 2025

Virat Kohli was in fine form during the IPL 2025. He scored 665 runs across 15 innings at an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 144.71, including 8 fifties. He finished as the highest run-scorer for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, playing a key role in helping the team end their 18-year wait for an IPL title.

RCB secured their maiden championship by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS). The right-handed batter scored 43 off 35 balls in the summit clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Kohli is the leading run-getter in IPL history. He has played 267 matches for RCB, scoring 8,661 runs at an average of 39.54 with a strike rate of 132.85. He has smashed 63 half-centuries and eight centuries, cementing his legacy as one of the league’s greatest batsmen.

Virat Kohli Expected to Make For India Comeback on October 19

Kohli was expected to return to international cricket during India’s tour of Bangladesh, but the series has been postponed until September next year. There was speculation about the BCCI scheduling an away series against Sri Lanka during this period.

However, Kohli is expected to make his comeback on October 19, when India begins a three-match ODI series against Australia.

Fans will have to wait until October 2025 to see Kohli back in action, as he currently participates only in ODIs. He last played an international match in the Champions Trophy final on March 9, 2025, where India emerged victorious.

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