{"id":127267,"date":"2026-05-09T04:52:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T04:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/will-virat-kohli-play-2027-odi-world-cup-big-decision-taken-on-indias-superstar\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T04:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T04:54:20","slug":"will-virat-kohli-play-2027-odi-world-cup-big-decision-taken-on-indias-superstar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/09\/will-virat-kohli-play-2027-odi-world-cup-big-decision-taken-on-indias-superstar\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Virat Kohli play 2027 ODI World Cup? Big decision taken on India&#8217;s superstar!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Legendary Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is in the headlines amid widespread uncertainty about his availability for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027. Now, a TOI journalist has provided a major update on the Indian legend&#8217;s World Cup participation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Legendary Indian batsman Virat Kohli has retired from both formats of international cricket and now plays only the 50-over format. Having contributed extensively to international cricket, Kohli has distinguished himself across the longest and shortest formats of the game. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After announcing his retirement from Test cricket last year ahead of the start of the latest edition of the ICC World Test Championship in 2025, Kohli returned to international cricket with India&#8217;s tour of Australia. Since then, he has played several promising innings in the one-day format.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-app-promo-slot post-app-promo-slot--mid text-center my-4 py-2\">\n<div class=\"ca-app-promo-wrap text-center my-1\">\n    <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.cricketaddictor.io\" class=\"ca-app-promo-link d-inline-block text-decoration-none\" title=\"Cricket Addictor \u2014 fastest live scores on Google Play\"><\/p>\n<p>    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6vklym\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\">key points<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"392\">\n<li data-section-id=\"if1ekg\" data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"93\">Virat Kohli is reportedly expected to play in the ICC ODI World Cup 2027.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uchbvv\" data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"183\">After retiring from Test and T20 cricket, Kohli currently plays only ODI cricket for India.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"oavqg7\" data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"277\">His fitness and recent ODI form are reportedly the major reasons behind the positive outlook.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dtpu48\" data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"392\">Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar will reportedly be involved in the final decision on Kohli&#8217;s World Cup participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Journalist confirms Virat Kohli&#8217;s participation in 2027 Cricket World Cup<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kohli&#8217;s availability for ICC World Cup 2027 is a big question revolving in the minds of cricket pundits. Virat&#8217;s fitness never puts him on the back foot and his form has also not been under question. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While Virat Kohli&#8217;s record favors him to participate in the 2027 ICC World Cup, the final decision has to be taken by Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and Indian selectors board chief Ajit Agarkar. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kohli is currently playing in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore and has scored big runs with his bat, while hitting the ball with complete confidence. He is likely to be seen in India&#8217;s upcoming ODI series. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-app-promo-slot post-app-promo-slot--side clearfix\">\n<div class=\"ca-app-promo-wrap text-center ca-app-promo-article-side float-md-end ms-md-3 mb-3 mx-auto mx-md-0\">\n    <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.cricketaddictor.io\" class=\"ca-app-promo-link d-inline-block text-decoration-none\" title=\"Cricket Addictor \u2014 fastest live scores on Google Play\"><br \/>\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.cricketaddictor.com\/assets\/images\/caad3.png\" alt=\"Cricket Addictor - Fastest Live Score on Google Play\" class=\"ca-app-promo-img rounded-3 shadow-sm\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: min(260px, 46vw); max-height: 280px; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; display: block; margin-inline: auto;\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\">Virat Kohli is playing 2027 CWC 110%.. <\/p>\n<p>TOI Sports&#8230; <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pEtJxR4Tn3\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pEtJxR4Tn3\" data-mce->pic.twitter.com\/pEtJxR4Tn3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Kohlistic\ud83d\udd25 (@Kohlistic18) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Kohlistic18\/status\/2052760247647993957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Kohlistic18\/status\/2052760247647993957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" data-mce->8 May 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Virat Kohli&#8217;s great fitness gives him edge over Rohit Sharma for the World Cup<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Virat Kohli will always be remembered as one of the fittest players in the history of the game. Having set high standards for the Indian team and the future generation of cricketers, Kohli&#8217;s fitness prowess can never be challenged. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hence, Kohli will not have to struggle with fitness; However, the other veteran cricketer and former captain of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma has always been on the backfoot regarding fitness. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Playing in the IPL for Mumbai Indians, Sharma missed about five matches for them in the season due to a hamstring injury, which caused him to struggle for much of the season. However, Rohit&#8217;s form since retiring from the longest format has also been commendable. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can Kohli become the first Indian star to win two World Cups in his career? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Virat Kohli, as a young player, was a part of the 2008 ICC Under-19 World Cup squad for India and led them to the title as captain of the Indian team. After this he was immediately included in the Indian ODI team and since then he has been an integral part. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kohli was part of the 2011 ICC ODI World Cup squad and also scored his maiden World Cup century in his World Cup debut. After playing the final, Kohli played crucial innings against Sri Lanka in that prestigious win. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If Kohli is successful in winning the upcoming World Cup in 2027, he has a chance to become the first cricketer from India to be a part of two 50-over World Cup-winning teams. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Also read: <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">IPL 2026 Top-2 Qualification Scenario Explained: Need to Win for SRH, RCB, PBKS, CSK, RR and GT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legendary Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is in the headlines amid widespread uncertainty about his availability for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027. Now, a TOI journalist has provided a major update on the Indian legend&#8217;s World Cup participation. Legendary Indian batsman Virat Kohli has retired from both formats of international cricket and now plays only<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":127269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[872,1369,1776,3939,12753,13213,1188,12465,12752,166],"class_list":{"0":"post-127267","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-devotionals","8":"tag-big","9":"tag-cup","10":"tag-decision","11":"tag-indias","12":"tag-kohli","13":"tag-odi","14":"tag-play","15":"tag-superstar","16":"tag-virat","17":"tag-world"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127267"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127267\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":127270,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127267\/revisions\/127270"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/127269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=127267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=127267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}