The big question in Indian cricket did Virat Kohli say goodbye to his ODI career or was he just thanking the Adelaide stadium

By Abhishek Kumar

The cricketing world is in shock after Virat Kohli got out on zero back-to-back in 2 matches. This rare failure has raised huge questions about Virat Kohli’s future, his cricket career and his position in the Indian team. In this match Kohli faced only four balls before Australia’s fast bowler Xavier Bartlett trapped him LBW on zero. This is the first time in 17 years of his illustrious career that Kohli has recorded consecutive ducks in international cricket

Fans commentators and cricket legends are stunned. Kohli’s gesture while walking off the field raising his gloves to the Adelaide crowd has added fuel to the speculation. Was this just a respectful thank you to the crowd where he has scored over 900 runs in ODIs or was it a subtle farewell hint from one of the greatest players in cricket history Social media exploded with images and discussions making this moment instantly iconic. Experts like Sunil Gavaskar have tried to calm nerves saying it’s premature to read too much into the gesture Kohli is still full of cricket Gavaskar said this is just a salute to the fans not a retirement announcement. But pressure is mounting. With younger stars like Shubman Gill Yashasvi Jaiswal and the upcoming 2027 World Cup Kohli’s form and fitness are under the microscope like never before.

The story now is not just about one duck or one match it’s about a cricketing legend facing the toughest questions of his career. Every fan every analyst and every cricket board eyeing India is asking is this the beginning of the end for Virat Kohli in ODIs or just a temporary setback Only time will tell but the world is watching, and the tension has never been higher.