Virat Kohli
Harsha Bhogle discusses his conversation with Kohli about Test cricket return following India’s win. (Credits :"X")

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Virat Kohli’s last appearance for India was in the Champions Trophy, where he was among the run-getters.

Virat Kohli stirred curiosity among fans with a tweet after arriving in Perth for the ODI series against Australia. Known for avoiding personal posts on X, Kohli’s message was later clarified as an advertisement, posted around 90 minutes later.

As doubts swirled around his ODI future before the three-match series in Australia, Kohli took to social media with a message. “The only time you truly fail is when you decide to give up.” The tweet went viral straightaway, with fans speculating about the meaning behind his words.

As the post began to trend on social media, Kohli revealed that it was for a campaign. However, fans couldn’t help but feel the tweet carried a personal message, leading to rumours and speculation.

Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are back in India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, which kicks off on 19 October. Coach Gautam Gambhir extended his best wishes and expressed hope that the experienced duo will perform Down Under.

“Rohit and Virat are top-class cricketers, and their experience will be vital,” Gambhir said.

“With the 2027 World Cup still more than two years away, the focus should remain on the present. Their return adds great strength to the side. Hopefully, they perform well on this tour and more importantly, the team delivers a solid series in Australia,” Gambhir added.

Gautam Gambhir’s comments on the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli triggered intense speculation among fans, with some questioning whether a poor outing in the Australia ODI series could mark the end of the road for the experienced players in the 50-over format.

Australia has often been a challenging destination for even the biggest names in cricket. During their last Australia tour, Rohit and Virat Kohli failed with the bat in the Test series.

Virat Kohli’s last appearance for India was in the Champions Trophy, where he was among the run-getters.

V M Suriya Narayanan is a passionate cricket writer who has been following the game since 2007. With a background in Civil Engineering (B.E.), he blends analytical thinking with a deep understanding of...