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Virat Kohli's ODI Future: Biography Flash Ponders Cricket's Biggest Question

Virat Kohli's ODI Future: Biography Flash Ponders Cricket's Biggest Question

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Virat Kohli remains the talk of the cricketing world this week despite his absence from the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. According to Hindustan Times, his omission from both the Asia Cup and the freshly announced India A squad for the upcoming Australia A series has triggered heated debates among fans and experts. Kohli, who turns 37 later this year, retired from Tests in May after a glittering career and bid farewell to T20Is last year right after India clinched the World Cup. Despite rampant speculation, he has not retired from ODIs, and the possibility of his inclusion for the upcoming Australia ODI series remains, with BCCI officials telling TimesofIndia.com that no final call has been made and both Kohli and Rohit Sharma are fit and available if selected. While some had predicted the Australia ODIs might be the swansong for Kohli and Rohit, neither star has publicly addressed these rumors. For now, their return to competitive cricket is on hold, and both underwent their mandatory pre-season fitness tests, Kohli's notably taking place in London.

Kohli’s absence was felt during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, with former players like Sunil Gavaskar reminding Pakistan of the nightmares Kohli once delivered—especially that heroic 2022 T20 World Cup innings in Melbourne, where he hit two memorable sixes off Haris Rauf to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Gavaskar quipped on India Today and NDTV Sports that Pakistan bowlers will be relieved not to face Kohli, whose legendary status leaves a lasting impact. Atul Wassan, speaking to CNN-News18, went so far as to declare this the "post-Kohli era," noting India’s "embarrassment of riches" in batting and, given recent results, stating that Kohli and Rohit surprisingly are not missed.

In recent business news, there have been no newly reported partnerships or endorsement deals, but Kohli’s enormous brand influence still reverberates. Social media chatter continues, largely from fans clamoring for his return and speculation about ODI squad selection. These conversations were amplified after Abhishek Sharma broke Kohli’s record for fastest fifty for India in a high-profile outing against Pakistan, a symbolic passing of the torch fitting this transitional moment.

Kohli’s biography continues to be shaped by his competitive greatness and the anticipation around his future moves, whether it’s another ODI run or new chapters off the field. As always, sources closest to selection decisions maintain that his legendary journey is far from over.

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