Virat Kohli Retirement: The wait to see Virat Kohli playing once again on the Australia tour will end in just a few days. The ODI series between India and Australia is starting from 19th October. In the matches of this series, Virat Kohli will come on the field to show his strength. But will this be Kohli’s last series? This question remains constant and fans hope that he will be seen playing even after this. If not in international cricket, then at least he will be seen in IPL. But now Kohli fans are worried again because Virat has taken such a step related to his IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore, due to which the speculations about his staying away from IPL have also increased.
Kohli refused to renew the contract
Virat Kohli, who ended his title wait with the IPL 2025 season, has taken a big step before the new season. According to a report, Virat Kohli has refused to renew his contract with a big company before the start of the new season of IPL. This contract was to be renewed before IPL 2026 but the former Indian captain did not do so. YouTuber Rohit Juglan has claimed this in one of his videos. However, it has been made clear in the video that this contract of Kohli is not of IPL but it has some connection with the franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), due to which Virat’s decision has surprised the fans.
It has been reported in the report that ever since Kohli has separated himself from this contract, there is speculation that this could be the beginning of the end of his journey in IPL. It has also been claimed that Kohli will gradually step away from the IPL and the day he retires from the ODI format, he will end his career in the IPL as well. Kohli has already said many times that he will never leave RCB and join any other franchise. Either he will play with it or will leave the IPL. In such a situation, the anxiety of Kohli and RCB fans has increased due to the latest report. Kohli has been a part of RCB since the first IPL season in 2008.
The decision will be taken in the month of November
The next season of IPL is expected to start in March 2026, while the possible deadline for player retention-release for this season is said to be November 15. Whereas mini auction can be organized during the second or third week of December. In such a situation, until the next season of IPL starts, fans will keep a close eye on every action of Virat Kohli. But for now, in the next few days, he can give some relief to the fans by showing his magic in the blue jersey of Team India.