Virat Kohli Rules Out T20 ‌International Comeback at 2028 Olympics

​ Updated may 31, 2025
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Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has quashed speculation about a potential return to T20 international cricket⁢ for⁤ the 2028 Los ⁤Angeles ‍Olympics. Cricket is set to⁤ make its Olympic comeback at the LA Games, marking its first appearance since 1900. The International ​Olympic Committee (IOC) plans a T20 tournament, but qualification details remain unconfirmed.

despite⁢ organizers’ hopes that cricket’s inclusion would boost India’s Olympic engagement, Kohli, 36,‍ stated ‌firmly that he would not be tempted out of retirement. He retired from T20 duty after India’s 2024 World Cup victory but ‍continues to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli made the proclamation at a sports summit associated with his IPL team,‌ Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

While acknowledging the Olympics as a “grate⁣ opportunity” for ​indian cricketers,‍ Kohli humorously added that he might⁤ consider ⁣a one-off appearance if India were competing for a ⁤gold medal. He played 125 ⁢T20s for India, amassing 4,188 runs with an average of 48.69.

What’s next

The IOC is expected to release further details regarding the qualification process​ for the T20 cricket tournament at the Los⁢ Angeles Olympics. Cricket fans in India will continue to watch Kohli in domestic T20 action.