In an emotional revelation that has stunned the cricketing world, Virat Kohli has finally disclosed the true reason behind his sudden retirement from T20 internationals after India’s triumphant 2024 T20 World Cup campaign. The batting maestro, in an exclusive interview with BCCI.tv, pointed to the next generation of Indian cricketers as his primary motivation.
The Shocking Revelation
Kohli, who scripted India’s World Cup final victory with a match-winning 76 against South Africa, shared:
“This wasn’t about me. It was always for them – the young guys waiting in the wings. I could see Ruturaj, Jaiswal, Rinku – so many match-winners who deserve their space. My time was up the moment we lifted that trophy.”
Breaking Down Kohli’s Decision
- Passing the Torch
- Made room for emerging stars like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Wanted to avoid “blocking positions” like Tendulkar did for him
- Family Considerations
- Admitted wanting to spend more time with daughter Vamika
- “I don’t want to miss her growing up like I missed my father’s last years”
- Workload Management
- Plans to extend Test and ODI career by reducing format fatigue
- Will continue playing IPL for RCB (latest team updates)
By the Numbers: Kohli’s T20 Legacy
| Stat | Figure | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Runs | 4,038 | 2nd (Behind Rohit) |
| 50+ Scores | 37 | 1st |
| Player of Match | 15 | 1st |
| World Cup Runs | 1,292 | 1st |
For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, Kohli’s absence reshapes India’s T20 lineup dynamics.
Who Benefits Most?
Our match prediction experts identify 3 big winners:
- Shubman Gill – Now undisputed opener
- Rinku Singh – Secures middle-order spot
- Sanju Samson – Final chance to cement place
Kohli’s Future Plans
- Will play 2025 IPL season for RCB (toss prediction trends favor Chinnaswamy)
- Targets 2025 World Test Championship final
- Mentorship role for NCA’s young batters
*”I’ll still be around – just not in blue jersey for T20s,”* Kohli assured fans.
Cricket World Reacts
- Rohit Sharma: “Selfless as always. That’s why he’s King Kohli”
- Rahul Dravid: “A decision that shows his understanding of team dynamics”
- Sunil Gavaskar: “Rare wisdom in modern cricket”
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