Virat Kohli hints at possible return to T20 cricket

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has made an interesting statement regarding a potential reversal of his T20 International retirement.

Kohli announced his retirement from T20Is in June last year after leading India to victory in the ICC T20 World Cup. However, on Saturday, he hinted at the possibility of making a final comeback in the format for a special occasion.

According to Indian media, during a special event for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kohli told host Isa Guha that if the Indian cricket team reaches the final of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he might consider coming out of retirement for that match.

The 36-year-old Kohli jokingly remarked that if India qualifies for the Olympic final, he would be ready to play one last T20I match. "If we are playing the final for a gold medal, I might sneak in for that match, win the medal, and then quietly return home," he said humorously.

Kohli also expressed his excitement over cricket's inclusion in the Olympics, saying, "When I heard the news, I was happy. T20 leagues around the world, including the IPL, have played a major role in this. It's a great opportunity, and becoming an Olympic champion would be a massive achievement."

It merits mention that cricket will return to the Olympics after 128 years, having last been included in the Games in 1900. The Los Angeles Games are expected to feature a T20 tournament.