Kohli will skip 2027 World Cup if forced to prove worth
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- Virat Kohli says he will skip the 2027 Cricket World Cup if the team expects him to prove his worth.
- Virat Kohli has retired from India's Test and T20 squads but remains available for the 50‑over side.
- Virat Kohli has 311 ODI appearances, 14,797 runs at a 58.71 average, the second‑highest run total after Sachin Tendulkar.
- Virat Kohli averages 76.38 runs in South Africa across 20 ODIs, highlighting his form at the 2027 World Cup venue.
- Virat Kohli insists he will only play if he feels valued, rejecting any requirement to prove his worth again.
Why it matters: India’s selectors lose a proven 58‑run‑average batsman for the 2027 World Cup, opening a spot for a younger player and potentially weakening the side’s chase‑strength.
