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Virat Kohli's Cryptic Gesture Fuels Speculation on Future
23 Oct
Summary
- Virat Kohli dismissed for consecutive ducks in IND vs AUS ODI
- Kohli's gesture to fans hints at possible ODI retirement
- Uncertainty over Kohli's future after recent T20I and Test exits
As of 2025-10-23T08:22:33+00:00, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli's future in the ODI format is uncertain. Kohli, who was once again dismissed for a duck in the recent IND vs AUS 2nd ODI, has now registered two consecutive ducks in the 50-over format, a first in his illustrious career spanning 303 matches.
After his dismissal at the Adelaide Oval, a ground he has dominated in the past, Kohli raised his gloves to the crowd, a gesture that has been interpreted as a potential farewell. This comes just months after Kohli had announced his retirement from T20Is and Tests earlier this year.
The uncertainty over Kohli's future in ODIs has been further fueled by the fact that the IND vs AUS 2nd ODI was likely the last time he would be playing in Adelaide. While the Indian chief selector has hinted that Kohli has been non-committal about being a part of the 2027 World Cup squad, his recent form and the latest gesture have led to speculation that his ODI retirement might be sooner than expected.
Nevertheless, Kohli will have another chance to redeem himself as India takes on Australia in the 3rd ODI on 2025-10-28. The cricket world will be closely watching to see if the former captain can regain his form or if his cryptic gesture was indeed a sign of an impending ODI retirement.
