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Virat Kohli opens up about retirement plans ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

Virat Kohli plans to take a substantial break after retirement to focus on family time

Virat Kohli opens up about retirement plans ahead of T20 World Cup 2024 PHOTO: AFP

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has hinted at his retirement plans, shedding light on what lies ahead after his illustrious cricket career. 

In a recent statement at RCB’s Royal Gala Dinner, Kohli expressed a thoughtful approach towards his future.

“I think as a sportsman, we do have an end-date to our careers. So I am just working backward. I don’t want to finish my career thinking ‘Oh, what if I have done this on that particular day’ because I can’t keep going on and on forever. So, it’s just about not leaving any undone business behind and not having any regrets later, which I am sure I won’t,” Kohli said.

The right-hand batter also emphasized the importance of leaving behind no unfinished business and avoiding any regrets in the future. 

He also spoke about taking a significant break post-retirement to spend quality time with his family before embarking on his next chapter.

“Once I am done, I will be gone, you won’t see me for a while. So, I want to give it everything I have till the time I play, and that’s the only thing that keeps me going,” he concluded.