What should fans expect from a 36-year-old batter who has already retired from two formats? If that player is Virat Kohli, the answer is simple - greatness.

The former India captain hasn’t featured in international or ODI cricket since March 9, and his most recent competitive appearance came in June. Now based in London, Kohli’s current form in practice sessions remains unknown. However, his fitness is reportedly in peak condition. He successfully cleared the mandatory pre-season fitness test in September.

Still, returning to top-level competition after a five-month break naturally raises some questions. When Kohli last played an ODI, he was still active in Test cricket — that’s no longer the case. With India already preparing for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, discussions about his place i

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