The dashing right-hander has been silencing doubters and thrilling fans with vintage strokes and relentless consistency in the ongoing IPL 2025. Kohli is currently the top run scorer for RCB and is in strong contention for the Orange Cap with 443 runs from 10 games so far in the tournament.
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Kohli revealed that he stepped away from T20Is to give young players enough time to prepare for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. He felt they needed two years to gain experience, handle pressure, and play in different conditions before the ICC event.
Virat Kohli reveals the reason behind his retirement from T20I cricket
"And they need time. They need a two-year cycle to evolve, handle pressure, and play in different parts of the world. And play enough games to the point where, when the World Cup comes, they feel like we’re ready.”
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 2, 2025
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Virat Kohli finished his T20I career as a legend
And eventually announced his decision. The timing was emotional, the stage was grand, and Kohli bowed out as a champion.
He has one century and 38 half-centuries to his name in the format. Kohli finished his T20I career as the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup history.
He will be next seen in action on May 3 when RCB will face Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2025 clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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