'I'm Not Making Any Announcements': Virat Kohli Quashes Retirement Rumours, Still Loves Playing The Game
Virat Kohli dismisses retirement rumors, emphasizing his love for cricket and competitive spirit. He remains focused on his game and RCB's IPL campaign.
The Indian batting icon, Virat Kohli, clarified any speculations regarding a possible retirement and emphasised how he is enjoying his game with his ‘competitive streak’ very much alive.
Kohli showcased some fine batting knocks, which helped India in their historic Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. But he does not intend on stopping anytime soon.
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“Don’t get nervous. I’m not making any announcements. As of now, everything is fine. I still love playing the game," Kohli said during a talk session at the RCB Innovation Lab.
He revealed that his competitive streak, which helped push himself to being one of the finest batters of this generation, makes it difficult to conclude whether he has had enough of cricket. He recalled a conversation he’d had with the former India Head Coach, Rahul Dravid, who advised him to stay in touch with himself.
“You know the competitive streak doesn’t allow you to find the answer (for the retirement question). I had a very interesting conversation about this with Rahul Dravid. He said you always have to stay in touch with yourself," he shared.
“Figure out where you are placed in your life, and the answer is not that easy. You might be going through a lean phase, and you feel like this is it. But it might not be. But then, when it is time, my competitive streak would not allow me to accept it. Maybe one more month," he added.
“Maybe six more months. So I think it’s a fine balance. At this point of time in my life, I feel pretty happy," he explained.
Kohli remains aware of the challenges that come with playing at his age and opened up on these hurdles as well.
“I want to be able to have all my energy in place. Now, it takes much more effort, as people who have played the game for a long period of time understand. You can’t do so many things in your mid-to-late 30s that you can in your mid-20s. I’m at a bit of a different place in my life as well," he mentioned.
“I think for me it’s a natural progression. I’m sure all these young guys will hopefully get to that place. But now, the energy that’s coming out of me feels very peaceful and calm," he added.
Kohli will shift his focus to his franchise, who continue their quest for their maiden IPL title, and the supporters will hope that RCB, under the leadership of the newly appointed Rajat Patidar as captain, will be able to go all the way this time.
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