Virat Kohli waves goodbye to Adelaide crowd after getting consecutive ducks for first time, sparks retirement talks

New Delhi: Virat Kohli was dismissed for two consecutive ducks, for the first time in his ODI career. After getting dismissed on an 8 balls duck in the Perth ODI, he was sent back for a 4-ball duck in Adelaide. The star players wicket has taken social media by storm, with fans questioning whether the batter’s international career might be nearing its end. Kohli’s gesture as he returned to the dressing room further fueled retirement speculation, leaving fans to wonder about the future of the 36-year-old.

As he made his way back to the dressing room, Kohli was seen waving to the supporters with gloves in hand. The gesture led fans to speculate whether he was hinting at his retirement. Even a player of Kohli’s caliber is not guaranteed a spot in the Indian team right now due to fierce competition with a talent like Yashasvi Jaiswal who is waiting in the wings.

Before the first ODI in Perth, Kohli looked confident when asked about his fitness and readiness for the series, also assuring his commitment to the 2027 ODI World Cup dream. However, his on-field performances have so far fallen short of the expectations set by his statements.