The cricket world is buzzing with speculation about Virat Kohli’s retirement ahead of the Sydney ODI against Australia. With two consecutive ducks in the series, many believe this could be Kohli’s final appearance in international cricket.
Earlier this year, the Sydney Test during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy became Kohli’s last outing in whites. His emotional gesture towards fans in Adelaide after getting out has only intensified the discussions. Many supporters are reading it as a silent hint of a farewell.
Adding fuel to the fire, Kohli’s former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate Parthiv Patel posted a cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter). “Sydney it is!!”
Fans quickly interpreted this three-word message as a signal that Kohli’s illustrious journey with Team India might reach its conclusion in Sydney.
RCB Teammate’s Post and Harsha Bhogle’s Call for Patience
As chatter around Kohli’s future spreads rapidly, commentator Harsha Bhogle urged everyone to wait before drawing conclusions.
“I believe we must hold our thoughts on Rohit and Virat till the end of the series,” he said.
This comment came as social media discussions about both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli dominated trending topics. While Kohli struggled in the first two ODIs, Rohit gave his ODI career a boost with a determined 73-run knock in Adelaide. However, both veterans will remain in the spotlight regardless of any official announcement in Sydney.
What Lies Ahead for Kohli and Rohit
India will play a five-match T20I series after the ODIs, but Kohli and Rohit won’t be part of it, having stepped away from the shortest format. Their focus could shift to the three-match ODI series against South Africa, which starts on November 30.
If the Sydney ODI indeed turns out to be Kohli’s last match, it would mark the end of one of the most remarkable careers in modern cricket.
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