Veteran Indian cricketer Virat Kohli set social media abuzz on Wednesday after posting a cryptic message on his official X account, saying, “The only time you truly fail is when you decide to give up.”
The post, shared shortly after Kohli’s arrival in Perth for the India vs Australia ODI series, garnered over 320K views and 27K likes within half an hour, fueling discussions about its underlying meaning. Many fans interpreted it as a response to ongoing speculation about his ODI future ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Kohli, who has largely refrained from personal posts in recent months, has sparked curiosity with the timing of his message — just days before India’s three-match ODI series against Australia begins on October 19.
Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have returned to international cricket after a brief break. Speaking about their comeback, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he hoped the experienced duo would have “a good time in Australia” and continue to lead by example in the dressing room.
Fans online have since flooded Kohli’s post with messages of support, interpreting it as a statement of resilience and motivation amid chatter about his long-term plans in the format.
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