Virat Kohli opens up about his retirement plans, T20I comeback for the Olympics, social media celebrations, and his most disappointing Australia tour. He also responds to criticism on his on-field aggression and shares insights from his conversation with Rahul Dravid.
Virat Kohli on Retirement Plans
At the RCB Innovation Lab ahead of IPL 2025, Virat Kohli opened up about his future after cricket.
🗣️ Kohli: “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 maybe a lot of traveling.”
With his love for exploring new places, we may see Virat and Anushka Sharma traveling the world even more!
No retirement yet! Kohli assured fans: “Don’t get nervous. I’m not making any announcements. I still love playing this game.
He also recalled an insightful conversation with Rahul Dravid about knowing when to step away from the game:
🗣️ Kohli: “The competitive streak doesn’t allow you to find the answer [for retirement]. I had a very interesting conversation with Rahul Dravid. He said you always have to stay in touch with yourself. Figure out where you are placed in your life, and the answer is not that easy.”
Virat Kohli in T20I Comeback for Olympics LA28
Virat Kohli, who announced his T20I retirement last June after India’s T20 World Cup victory in Barbados, made a lighthearted statement about a potential return.
🗣️ Kohli: “I will not come back from retirement to play the Olympics. If we are playing for the gold medal, I will come back for one game, get a medal, and go back home (smiles).” 😄
Kohli on Social Media post
At the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innovation Lab, Virat Kohli shared his perspective on social media celebrations after big wins.
Kohli: “Posting about us winning the Champions Trophy is not going to increase the happiness in my heart, neither will it give us two trophies.”
Focused on the real moments matter more than virtual celebrations – a testament to his focus on performance over publicity.
Kohli on Australia Test tour
Kohli reflected on his toughest overseas tours, placing the recent Australia Test tour as his most disappointing performance.
🗣️ “If you ask me the intensity of how disappointed I felt, for me, the recent Australia tour would be the most trash. Earlier, it was the 2014 England tour. Now, I don’t have the chance to correct it as I might not have an Australia Test tour again.”
Kohli Responds to Criticism on His On-Field Aggression
Over the years, Kohli has faced mixed reactions to his aggressive playing style. However, his response remains sharp:
🗣️ “My aggression was a problem for people, now my calmness is a problem too. I don’t know what to do.”
