In the second ODI against Australia being played in Adelaide, India’s legendary player Virat Kohli was out without opening his account. Even in the first ODI played in Perth, Kohli lost his wicket without opening the account. Kohli, who has scored the most centuries in ODI cricket, could not open his account in two consecutive matches for the first time in his career.
Xavier Bartlett took the wicket of Kohli. After this there was silence in Adelaide Oval. He talked to Rohit Sharma and decided not to take the review. Then he returned to the pavilion, picked up his gloves and greeted the audience. Since then, questions have started arising whether Kohli has decided to retire from ODIs.
Bartlett sent India’s new captain Shubman Gill to the pavilion on the first ball of the 7th over. Seeing Rohit Sharma struggling, Gill played a shot in an attempt to relieve the pressure, but Mitchell Marsh took the cap at midoff. After this Virat Kohli came to the crease to bat. Australia played mind games for Kohli who was getting out on balls outside the off stump. This also proved successful.
Australia made a plan to play Virat Kohli outside the off stump. Mitchell Marsh took three slips. Xavier Bartlett hit three balls outside the off stump. He brought the fourth ball in and Virat Kohli was not ready for it. His leg remained in the crease. Discussed and did not take review. He returned to the pavilion.
Kohli’s bat has often done the talking in Adelaide. In such a situation, the audience clapped for him while leaving the field. Kohli raised his gloves and greeted him. Since then, questions have started being raised whether Kohli has made up his mind to say goodbye to ODIs as well? Whether Kohli retires or not, he will not be able to play in Adelaide again. In such a situation, it is also being said that perhaps that is why he greeted the audience.
Virat Kohli says goodbye to the Adelaide Oval and the fans. pic.twitter.com/S53pQa78iv
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 23, 2025