India batter Virat Kohli’s future has been the talk of the town for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 all set to conclude. But, as per the reports in Dainik Jagran, it is learned that the batter’s place in the team is secure.
The reports claimed that based on how Virat Kohli has been batting there isn’t any doubt about his place in the team. However, it will be up to him to decide when he wants to retire from other formats, but looking at his ODI form, there seem to be no conversations.
Virat Kohli was involved in a lengthy conversation with Rohit Sharma ahead of the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
The source close to the developments also confirmed that the case of both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is different. He pointed out that the opening batter is the captain, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to have a new skipper for the ICC World Cup 2027.
The reports also claimed that Kohli was involved in a lengthy conversation with Rohit Sharma a few meters away from where head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar were in conversation. This happened during the team’s practice session on Friday evening.
Discussions between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were about something other than the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
It is learned that discussions between Rohit Sharma and Kohli were about something other than the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. After this, Virat practiced and left the field, while Rohit went to talk to Gambhir and Agarkar for conversations.
Kohli, who was under a lot of scanner for his poor red-ball returns, has looked in golden touch with the bat in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The batter is one of the key reasons behind the Rohit Sharma-led side reaching the final of the tournament undefeated.
Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter for India in the ICC Champions Trophy with 217 runs
Kohli is the leading run-getter for India in the ICC Champions Trophy, with 217 runs to his name from 4 games at an average of over 72. He slammed a brilliant century against Pakistan in the league stage and then oozed his class in the semi-final against Australia.
Kohli played a brilliant innings of 84 runs and took India home. The batter would be keen to carry on his golden form and help his team win the final. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be taking on New Zealand in the summit clash on Sunday (9th March) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
India have looked extremely dominating in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. They have outplayed their opposition in almost every game. But with New Zealand also having a strong team and India’s record against them in ICC events, it promises to be an exciting clash.
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