“Kohli may retire from T20Is after the World Cup” says Shoaib Akhtar. Virat Kohli, who recently became the first Indian and only the second in the world to play over 100 matches in all three formats. Returned to action in the Asia Cup after a month off.
Virat Kohli, India’s star batter, returned to form in the recently concluded Asia Cup, breaking a nearly three-year century drought. Kohli is set to play a key role in India’s campaign at the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia, which begins next month. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar, on the other hand, has made the bold prediction. Kohli will retire from the shortest format after the mega event in Australia in order to extend his career in Tests and ODIs.
“Kohli may decide to retire after the T20 World Cup. He may do so to extend his time in the other formats “On a Live session, Akhtar told India.com.
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With the cricket calendar becoming increasingly crowded. Several cricketers have either retired from one format, such as Ben Stokes and Aaron Finch. Opted for reduce workloads, such as Trent Boult, by declining a central contract.
Kohli, who recently became the first Indian and only the second in the world to play over 100 matches in all three formats, returned to action in the Asia Cup after a month off.
The 33-year-old looked revitalized and went on to score 276 runs in five Asia Cup matches, finishing just five runs behind tournament leader Mohammad Rizwan.
His unbeaten 122 against Afghanistan, which was also his first T20I century, was the turning point in his career.
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