Virat Kohli Dreams of Leading India to Victory in 2027 World Cup Final

New Delhi, September 27 (Daily Kiran) : Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has set his sights on winning the 2027 ODI World Cup. He envisions himself playing a match-winning innings while chasing a target in the final, ultimately leading India to victory.

Speaking to GeoStar, Kohli stated, “I have always wanted to be the player who wins the game in every match. This desire has never left me. My goal is to win as many games as possible for the team. It would be incredible to play a match-winning innings while chasing a score in the final. Winning the World Cup is the most important thing.”

Kohli emphasized that stepping onto the field to win the trophy would be immensely satisfying, yet he acknowledges that lofty goals remain ever-present. “If I get the opportunity to do this, there’s nothing more gratifying for me as a player than to see myself pulling the team out of a tough situation. That’s what motivates you to compete at this level. I don’t want to lose that competitive mindset.”

Reflecting on the heartbreak of losing in the 2023 World Cup final, Kohli shared, “The pain of that defeat lingered. It was hard to comprehend for many days. Before winning the IPL in 2025, memories of the 2016 final came rushing back. I feel the same about the World Cup final. I was batting at 54 and was preparing for a big century. If I had scored 140-150 runs, we would have been in a winning position.”

He added, “The entire World Cup was fantastic. The atmosphere was electric. Within the team, you could see the camaraderie. Everyone was happy to play for one another. Even after losing a key player like Hardik early on, we never discussed what would happen next, although his absence was significant. But Shami stepped up, and we all knew what he could do. So, everyone felt this was our World Cup. There was a completely different energy, but when the game changes like that, it’s hard to understand.”

When asked about being considered the best batsman in cricket history, Kohli responded, “I don’t see myself as the best batsman ever. Different players have excelled at different times. They’ve achieved remarkable feats, but perhaps they haven’t accumulated the same numbers, and some have better stats than mine. I believe everyone’s main goal is to make an impact. I feel fortunate to have played for so long. When you’re committed to performing well, you often do well. I’m excited to play for my country, which is a great honor.”