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Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik revealed that Virat Kohli is serious about the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. The 36-year-old is a part of the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series in Australia which will mark his return as an international cricket after seven months. However, the fans are concerned about his form due to missing the cricketing action for almost six months and also his availability for the ODI World Cup in 2027.
Now, Dinesh Karthik provided a sigh of relief for the fans stating that Virat Kohli has been working hard despite missing the cricketing action and wants to represent India in the 2027 World Cup. "In London, he was training during this big layoff that he's had after a long time in his life. And I also know he was practising cricket easily, two to three sessions a week,That tells you the man is serious about wanting to play this World Cup,” Karthik was quoted as saying by India Today.
If Virat is around, there is no tension: Dinesh Karthik
Speaking further, Dinesh Karthik mentioned about Virat Kohli’s commitment for the 2027 ODI World Cup and his presence will be crucial for the Indian team in the 50-over format. Kohli is retired from the T20Is after the T20 World Cup win in 2024 and bid adieu to his Test career in May 2025. Now, he only continues to play the ODIs for India and will be hoping to win the 2027 ODI World Cup with Team India.
“And if he (Virat Kohli) is around, there is no tension, according to me, because he knows what it takes to perform under pressure. And he's done that time and time again. And I'm very confident he will do it again," Dinesh Karthik said.
