Virat Kohli says he was distraught over the 2019 World Cup heartbreak and confirms 2027 will be his final World Cup for India

Virat Kohli said he was ‘distraught’ and ‘totally gone mentally’ after the 2019 World Cup heartbreak, describing it as ‘tough to swallow.’ He also confirmed that the 2027 tournament will be his last World Cup for India, noting his reflections on the 2019 and 2023 disappointments.

Why it matters

Fans learn about Kohli’s emotional response to past World Cup losses and his decision to retire from World Cup cricket after 2027.

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Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.

‘I was distraught’: Virat Kohli says 2019 World Cup heartbreak was ‘tough to swallow’; ‘I was totally gone mentally’hindustantimes.com27 Sept 2026primary(opens in a new tab)
'I was distraught': Virat Kohli reveals defeat that was 'too tough to swallow'timesofindia.indiatimes.com27 Sept 2026(opens in a new tab)

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