Kohli Calls 2027 His Last World Cup
Virat Kohli has said that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last. He hopes to help India win the trophy. He also has a personal dream. He wants to play a match-winning knock in the final while chasing a target. Kohli described the 2023 World Cup as unfinished business. India reached the final that year but lost to Australia. Now, he wants to end his World Cup career on a high note.
Winning the Trophy Matters Most
Kohli said that winning the World Cup is more important to him than his own performance. He explained that he has always wanted to be the player who wins games for his team. That mindset will never go away. His goal is to win as many games as he can for India. But his dream is to play a match-winning innings in the final while chasing a score. If that happens, it would be great. But even if it does not happen and India still wins the World Cup, he will be just as happy. He understands that this is his last World Cup, so lifting the trophy is the most important thing.
The Pain of the 2023 Final
Kohli also spoke about the heartbreak of the 2023 ODI World Cup final. He admitted that the defeat to Australia was very tough to process for many days. He said that before he won the IPL in 2025, he used to get flashbacks of the 2016 T20 World Cup final. He feels the same way about the 2023 World Cup final. He recalled that he was batting on 54 and had set himself up for a big hundred. He felt that if he had scored 140 or 150, India would have been in a great position to win. But once he got out, it was very hard to deal with. He kept thinking about it for days.
The Team Environment in 2023
Kohli also remembered the atmosphere within India’s 2023 World Cup campaign. He said the whole tournament was great. The environment was phenomenal. Within the team, there was strong camaraderie. Everyone was happy playing for each other. Even after losing Hardik Pandya early on, the team never spoke about what would happen next. Hardik was a big loss because of what he brings to the team. But Mohammed Shami came in, and everyone knew what he could do. Kohli said everyone had a feeling that it was their World Cup. There was a different energy altogether. Then when the game shifted in the final, it was very difficult to process.
Kohli on Being Called the Best
Kohli also spoke about his place in the game. He said he does not consider himself the best-ever player. He pointed out that different players have existed in different times. They have done amazing things but may not have accumulated the same numbers. Others have numbers that are much better than his. Kohli said his focus throughout his career has been on making an impact and contributing to the team’s success. He said the end goal has always been to help the team improve and get the results they want. As long as that answer is yes, he mixes experience, fitness, game awareness, and motivation together. He said he feels blessed that the desire is still there. He continues to be excited to play for India, which he calls a great honour.
What This Means for Indian Cricket
Kohli’s comments show that he is still driven to win. He has achieved almost everything in his career. But the 2027 World Cup is a chance to fix the one thing that got away. India will be hoping that Kohli can deliver one more time on the biggest stage. Kohli has made it clear that the team comes first. That attitude is what has made him one of the greatest players of his generation.
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