David Warner makes a bold claim about Virat Kohli playing the 2027 World Cup

Indian legend Virat Kohli got a vital half-century in the third and final match at SCG on Saturday after suffering consecutive ducks in the first two ODIs against Australia.

Following a disappointing series in Australia, Virat Kohli waved goodbye to both Indian and Australian fans in Adelaide, sparking rumours that the Indian veteran might be retiring from ODI cricket. He has now been seen in Sydney sharing a tender embrace with former Australian batter David Warner.

If Virat Kohli's drive and mental toughness hold up, former Australian opener David Warner thinks he has what it takes to play in the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Warner voiced his trust in Kohli's longevity during the third One-Day International between Australia and India in Sydney on Fox Cricket, pointing to his remarkable professionalism and level of fitness.

In addition to securing India's nine-wicket victory, Kohli's undefeated 74 in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney sparked new debates on his future in the 50-over game.

Alongside Rohit Sharma, he led India home in style while maintaining a cool, collected demeanour throughout his innings. Australian opener David Warner expressed his opinion after that knock that, if the hunger is maintained, Kohli could easily go until the 2027 World Cup.

“I think that’s a good question for Virat. If you have still got the hunger and the desire to keep playing, and he wants to play in 2027, and his mindset is there, there’s no reason why he can’t. He’s one of the fittest guys in the game along with being a great father and a husband. So for me, I’ve got no doubts he can make that. It’s whether or not he still has that passion to get up for training and for doing all the stuff that you have to get there. And I would never doubt that at all with his mindset,” Warner was quoted as saying by Fox Cricket.

Kohli is still among the fittest cricket players in the world, even at this point in his career. He keeps raising the bar with his fielding and running between the wickets.

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