Virat Kohli reveals what he will do post retirement: ’May be a lot of...’

Most cricketers take up commentary or take up coaching duties to stay connected with the game after retirement. But for Virat Kohli, the star India batter might make travelling a hobby after drawing curtains to his illustrious career. 

Having started his international career in 2008, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 internationals after India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph but continues to play Tests and ODIs.

At 36, Virat Kohli's retirement is one of the few hot topics in the cricket fraternity. But the kind of fitness he possess, Virat Kohli can easily continue for a few more years until his mind gives up.

“I actually don't know what I will be doing post retirement, recently I asked a teammate the same question, and got the same reply. Yeah but may be a lot of travelling,” Virat Kohli, who was a part of India's triumphant ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad, told news agency PTI.

Virat Kohli's retirement

Virat Kohli, however, also revealed that he ‘could come’ out of retirement for one game if India reach the final of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics men's cricket event, reported NDTV.

Cricket in Olympics

Cricket will make its return to the Olympics after a gap of 128 years. Speaking about cricket's return to the Olympics, Virat Kohli also said that it would be a ‘great chance for India’, and that ‘coming back with a Medal,’ would also be significant.

Virat Kohli after Champion's Trophy win

Virat Kohli played a pivotal role in bringing India its fourth Champions Trophy, after a wait of nearly 12 years. While speaking to Star Sports about the team's triumph, Kohli emphasised the significance of experience, self-belief, and resilience in overcoming past setbacks.

“Winning four ICC titles is truly a blessing, and I consider myself very lucky to have played for so long and achieved this,” Kohli told Star Sports after the historic win.

Virat Kohli played a crucial role in India's victory, scoring 218 runs in five matches. He finished fifth among the highest run-scorers of the tournament.

On Saturday, March 15, Kohli joined the RCB camp ahead of IPL 2025, which is slated to begin on March 22. RCB, which has been a three-time runners-up, will face KKR in the opening match.