Virat Kohli hints at coming out of T20I retirement, opens up on life after cricket
Published - 15 Mar 2025, 06:28 PM | Updated - 15 Mar 2025, 11:48 PM
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As the world continues to speculate about Virat Kohli’s future beyond cricket, the Indian cricket superstar has admitted that even he isn’t sure what lies ahead. Virat Kohli has revealed that he has not yet made any plans for life after his retirement from the game.
Many cricketers transition smoothly into commentary, coaching, or franchise roles, but the former Indian skipper has not decided anything, but most probably he will spend a lot of time with his family. Kohli even revealed that he discussed the topic with a teammate, but he was also unsure of his post-cricket life.
Virat Kohli opens up on life after retirement from the game
However, Kohli hinted that traveling might just be a big part of his future plans, given his love for exploring new places, so he could spend more time traveling the world after retirement.
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According to PTI, Virat Kohli said at the RCB Event in Bengaluru on Saturday (March 15): “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 there may be a lot of traveling.”
Meanwhile, cricket’s return to the Olympics in 2028 has sparked excitement across the cricketing world, and Kohli feels it is a golden opportunity for Team India to make history in Los Angeles. Notably, cricket is set to make a return to the Olympics after 108 years.
Virat Kohli hints at making T20I come back for the 2028 Olympics
With India already dominating the world of cricket, the dashing right-hander feels winning the Olympic medal would be a monumental achievement for India, and it could further cement the team's legacy.
Kohli expressed his delight by saying, “Cricket being part of the Olympics (2028) is a great chance for us. Coming back with a medal will be a great thing for the team.”
Notably, the former Indian skipper has hinted that he could come out of his T20I retirement for one game if India reaches the final of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics men's cricket event. He already retired from T20I cricket after winning the T20 World Cup last year.
Kohli added, “If India reaches the Olympics final in 2028, I might just think of coming out of retirement for that one match. Winning an Olympic medal would be magnificent.”
Virat Kohli is talking about the Indian Cricket Team in the Olympics.
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WPL is going to grow: Virat Kohli
On the other hand, the Indian batting maestro believes that the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will grow and play a crucial role in India’s sporting future. However, Kohli has emphasized that India cannot solely focus only on men's sports if it truly wants to become a sporting nation.
With the WPL gaining momentum, Kohli feels the T20 league is a game-changer for women's cricket, bringing more talent, opportunities, and recognition. The WPL was launched in 2023, and five teams have been competing in the tournament.
The final of the ongoing WPL 2025 will see Delhi Capitals and Mumbai India facing each other on March 15 in Mumbai. He signed off by saying, “WPL is going to grow and you cannot cater only to men's sport if you want to grow as a sporting nation.”
