T20I retirement year
2024
Announced after T20 World Cup.
Cricket • Retirement
When Is Virat Kohli Retiring?
Virat Kohli has already retired from one format. Speculation continues about when he will retire from the other two.
Virat Kohli retired from T20Is in 2024. He has not announced retirement from Tests or ODIs. He is likely to continue until the 2027 ODI World Cup at least.
Quick Answer
Virat Kohli retired from T20Is in 2024. He is likely to play Tests and ODIs until 2027-2028. No official retirement date has been announced.
Last T20I
2024 vs South Africa
Final T20I appearance.
Verdict
Unclear
When is Virat Kohli retiring?
Virat Kohli has retired from T20Is. He has not announced retirement from Tests or ODIs. Likely 2027-2028.
What supports this verdict
- There is enough evidence to examine the question seriously.
- Some signals support the claim, but they are not yet decisive.
What weakens this verdict
- The claim is not official or absolute.
- Counter-evidence prevents a clean yes or no verdict.
T20I retirement (2024)
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20I cricket after the 2024 T20 World Cup.
His last T20I match was the final against South Africa. He scored a match-winning 76 in that game.
He said he wanted to give the next generation a chance while leaving on a high note after winning the T20 World Cup.
He is still available for Tests and ODIs.
Test and ODI future
Virat Kohli has said he wants to play until the 2027 ODI World Cup. That would be his 5th ODI World Cup.
He continues to be India's most important Test batter. He is likely to play until the 2027 WTC final.
Beyond 2027, he may retire from ODIs and Tests gradually.
Some experts predict he will retire from all formats by 2028.
Evidence Scorecard
What evidence supports these predictions?
Here is what is known:
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3
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✓FOR
Kohli announced T20I retirement in 2024
Expert Opinion
✓FOR
Kohli has said he wants to play 2027 World Cup
Expert Opinion
•NEUTRAL
No official retirement date for Tests or ODIs
Expert Opinion
✓FOR
Kohli is 37. Batters often retire at 38-40
Career Record
Fitness
Fitness extends Kohli's career
Kohli is one of the fittest cricketers ever. His strict diet and training regime allow him to play longer than most batters. He could easily play until 40.
Verdict
The bottom line
Virat Kohli retired from T20Is in 2024. He has not announced retirement from Tests or ODIs. He is expected to play until the 2027 ODI World Cup at minimum.
FAQs
Has Virat Kohli retired from cricket?
No. He retired from T20Is only. He still plays Tests and ODIs.
When did Kohli retire from T20Is?
In 2024 after the T20 World Cup.
Will Kohli play the 2027 World Cup?
Yes, he has expressed interest in playing the 2027 ODI World Cup.
When will Kohli fully retire?
No official date. Speculation suggests 2027-2028.
More FAQs
Has Virat Kohli retired from cricket?
No. He retired from T20Is only.
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