Kohli signals ODI comeback as India head to Australia

Virat Kohli signaled his readiness for an ODI comeback ahead of India’s away series against Australia, posting a training image and prompting renewed talk about whether he and Rohit Sharma will extend their ODI careers into the 2027 World Cup. With the Bangladesh tour called off, India’s next ODI assignment is a three-match series in Australia from October 19 to 25, followed by three home ODIs against South Africa later in the year. In the backdrop, Kohli is recognized as closing in on a historic ODI milestone that would place him among the all-time greats.

The surfaced evidence is low-key but telling: Kohli shared an indoor net session image from last week, training beside a former IPL coach, and captioned the moment with appreciation for the assistance and camaraderie of a fellow player. A fan page circulated the post with speculation about an ODI return for the Australia series, and Kohli’s official account appeared to acknowledge the buzz by liking supportive comments. While the social media activity is not a formal announcement, it aligns with a broader pattern of the former captain signaling his fitness and readiness to rejoin India in ODI cricket after previous absences.