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Virat Kohli confirms 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last

Indian batter Virat Kohli revealed ahead of an upcoming series against the West Indies that the upcoming 2027 fifty-over global tournament hosted across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will conclude his international career. The veteran athlete explained that the rigorous physical and mental stamina required to sustain high-level play across ten matches abroad influenced his decision to target one final championship trophy.

Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak highlighted that having experienced veterans in the squad strengthens the team dynamic as preparations ramp up. Meanwhile, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was noted for previously leading the national side to victory during the 2011 campaign, alongside Rohit Sharma who shares the transition phase with Kohli following their earlier departure from the shortest format.

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