Sunil Gavaskar Reacts To Virat Kohli’s Farewell Gesture In Adelaide Says Look Where He Was Going

A duck in Perth followed by another in Adelaide has intensified talk about Virat Kohli’s ODI future. After his dismissal in Adelaide, the star batter was seen thanking the crowd for their support. The gesture led fans to wonder if this was his final ODI series for India. However, Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar dismissed all such speculations, saying Kohli is far from retirement and has a lot of cricket left in him.

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Sunil Gavaskar Dismisses Retirement Rumours

Speaking to Sports Tak, Sunil Gavaskar praised Kohli’s exceptional record in international cricket. He reminded fans that Kohli has over 14,000 runs, 52 ODI centuries, and 32 Test tons. Gavaskar said every great player is allowed a few failures and urged fans not to overreact. He added that Kohli has plenty of cricket ahead and might play a big innings in the upcoming Sydney match. According to Gavaskar, Kohli and Rohit Sharma will continue playing till the 2027 World Cup.

Gavaskar Explains Kohli’s Gesture To Adelaide Crowd

Gavaskar also addressed Kohli’s gesture that sparked speculation. He said the batter was simply acknowledging the crowd’s ovation. When Kohli walked out to bat, the entire stadium, including many Australian fans, stood up to applaud him. Gavaskar explained that Kohli was looking toward the members’ stand, where former players and officials were seated, as a sign of respect. He added that the gesture was not a hint at retirement but a heartfelt thank-you to fans for their long-standing support.

Gavaskar firmly stated that Kohli is not the kind of player who gives up easily. He said Kohli would never retire after scoring two consecutive ducks. Instead, he would want to leave the game on a high note. The veteran commentator also pointed out that Kohli still has several upcoming ODIs, including a home series against South Africa. Therefore, fans can expect him to continue playing and performing at the highest level.

Fans And Experts Await Kohli’s Return To Form

Despite recent failures, Gavaskar believes Kohli’s class and determination will soon bring him back to form. He said even Australian fans felt disappointed as they couldn’t witness a trademark Kohli innings in Adelaide. Gavaskar concluded by saying Kohli’s gesture was just a simple show of gratitude toward the fans who have always supported him. He advised everyone not to read too much into it, as Kohli’s journey with Indian cricket is far from over.

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