As soon as Virat Kohli arrived in Australia with Team India, he posted a cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter) that sparked massive discussions among fans and media.
Kohli’s post read — “The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up.” — a motivational line interpreted as a response to his critics and ongoing retirement rumors.
Fans flooded social media, believing Kohli’s post was a hint that he is not retiring soon and is focused on playing the 2027 ODI World Cup.
For the past few days, several reports claimed that Virat Kohli might retire after the Australia tour, as he was allegedly not in BCCI’s 2027 World Cup plans.
Kohli’s post is being seen as a clear statement of determination — signaling that he will keep pushing forward and continue representing India.
Kohli is currently in Australia for the 3-match ODI and 5-match T20I series starting October 19, where he and Rohit Sharma return under new captain Shubman Gill’s leadership.