"I Might Not Have Another Australia Tour in Me" – Kohli
March 15, 2025: Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has hinted that the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy might have been his last Test series in Australia, marking the end of an era for the former India captain in red-ball cricket Down Under.
Despite scoring a century in the Perth Test, Kohli struggled throughout the series, managing 190 runs in 9 innings. His dismissals against pace bowling—often chasing deliveries outside off-stump—raised concerns about his technique and form in Australian conditions.
Kohli Reflects on His Australia Tour Struggles
Speaking at the RCB Innovation Labs event, Kohli shared his thoughts:
On Australia Tour (2024-25):
"If you ask me about the intensity of disappointment, the most recent Australia tour is fresh in my mind. But I can't look at it that way. I might not have another tour to Australia in me in four years' time."
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On Making Peace with His Performance:
"I don't have the chance to correct it. So you have to make peace with whatever’s happened in life. Like in 2014 (against England), I still had the chance to go in 2018 and do what I did. It might not have been the case."
On His Future in International Cricket:
"Don't get nervous. I'm not making any announcements. As of now, everything is fine. I still love playing the game."
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India’s Struggles
India lost the series 1-3 to Australia, missing out on a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final for the first time.
Kohli’s Series Stats:
- Runs: 190 in 9 innings
- Best Score: 110* (Perth Test)
- Bowlers Who Troubled Him: Scott Boland, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood
Iconic Past Performances in Australia:
- 2014 Adelaide Test: Twin centuries in both innings
- 2018-19 Series: Led India to a historic 2-1 series win
- 2020-21 Series: Played a crucial leadership role before departing on paternity leave
Kohli's T20I Comeback for 2028 Olympics?
Kohli also hinted at a possible return to T20I cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will feature as an Olympic sport for the first time since 1900.
"I don’t know, maybe if we’re playing for the gold medal, I might sneak in for one game, get the medal, and come back home!" Kohli joked.
"Winning an Olympic gold would be an absolutely magnificent feeling. A first of its kind."
India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Triumph
Kohli praised India’s performance in the Champions Trophy 2025, where the team went undefeated and defeated New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium.
Kohli's Key Performances:
Century against Pakistan 84-run knock (98 balls) in the semi-final vs Australia
Final Thoughts
Virat Kohli’s possible farewell to Test cricket in Australia marks a significant moment in Indian cricket. A T20I comeback for the 2028 Olympics remains a possibility. India’s Champions Trophy win cements their dominance in world cricket.
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Last Updated on March 15, 2025 by Misha Bhatia
