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Virat Kohli Confirms Upcoming World Cup Will Be His Last, Says Goal Is Absolutely to Win

India batting star Virat Kohli has confirmed that the upcoming ICC Mens Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe will be his final appearance at the tournament for India. Kohli made the announcement while speaking to JioStar, saying that winning the World Cup remains his primary motivation. For me, it's the last World Cup I'm going to play for India. And that is my motivation. And of course, the goal is absolutely to win the World Cup. And whatever it takes, I'm absolutely ready, Kohli said. The veteran batter is closing in on the 15,000-run mark in ODI cricket. He has represented India in four ODI World Cups and was part of the title-winning team in 2011. After announcing his retirement from Test and T20I cricket, Kohli is now focused on the 50-over format and the next World Cup. Explaining the demands of the tournament, Kohli highlighted the intensity involved in playing multiple matches at the highest level, particularly in overseas conditions. The intensity of a 50-over World Cup is greater than anything. Because now, it's about 10 games at a T20 level of intensity. But you are playing 2.5 T20 games in one day. And to maintain that intensity for 10 games in a big tournament and World Cup is a big deal. Also now, it's in foreign conditions. It takes a lot out of you, Kohli said. Kohli has established himself as one of the most prolific batters in World Cup history. He has played 37 World Cup ODIs, accumulating 1,795 runs at an average of 59.83, including five centuries and 12 half-centuries. His highest World Cup score is 117. Overall, Kohli has scored 14,941 runs in 302 ODI innings at an average of 58.59. His ODI record includes 54 centuries and 79 fifties, with a highest score of 183 and a strike rate of 93.95.