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Virat Kohli is reportedly looking to extend his ODI career until the 2027 ICC Men’s World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Virat Kohli, the veteran Indian cricketer, and his wife, Bollywood star Anushka Sharma, celebrated the arrival of the New Year 2026 in Dubai with their close friends and family. Vikas Kohli, Virat’s brother, gave followers a glimpse of the celebrations through his Instagram stories. In the photo, Virat Kohli is captured with his nephew Aryaveer Kohli, along with other family members, including his sister Bhawna Kohli Dhingra and her husband.
Kohli also took to social media to post a picture with Anushka. The post received over 5 million likes in less than four hours.
Virat Kohli recently represented Delhi in the first two matches of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. In the Round 1 game against Andhra Pradesh on December 24, the right-handed batter scored an impressive 131 runs off 101 balls, hitting 14 fours and three sixes. His knock helped Delhi successfully chase 299 and secure a four-wicket victory.
In the second round against Gujarat on December 26, Virat Kohli continued his strong performance, making 77 runs from 61 balls, including 13 fours and a six. This helped Delhi set a total of 254/9. Prince Yadav impressed with the ball, claiming three wickets to secure a narrow seven-run win for Delhi. As per a Cricbuzz report, Virat Kohli is expected to return to action in Delhi’s second-last league match against Railways on January 6.
Virat Kohli was a standout performer in India’s commanding 2-1 series win over South Africa at home earlier this month. He scored 135, 102, and an unbeaten 65, amassing 302 runs in just three innings, with a remarkable batting average of 151.
Following his reduced involvement with Team India due to his successful T20I career and surprising Test retirements, Virat Kohli is reportedly looking to extend his ODI career until the 2027 ICC Men’s World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.