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On June 29, 2024, Virat Kohli declared his departure from T20Is after India clinched a 7-run victory against South Africa in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final. Subsequently, the celebrated right-handed batsman retired from Test cricket on May 12, 2025. Following his exit from both Tests and T20Is, Kohli verified his ongoing participation in ODIs for India, but admirers are now anxious due to his recent photograph taken in England, where he is presently residing with his spouse Anushka Sharma and their two offspring – Vamika and Akaay. In a widely circulated online image, Kohli is captured posing for a photograph, yet the focus of attention has shifted to Virat’s grey beard. The former captain of India appeared remarkably changed, and his updated appearance has surprised supporters.
During an occasion held in England last month, Kohli unveiled the justification for his choice to withdraw from Test cricket, expressing, “I recently dyed my beard just two days prior. You realize it’s time when you find yourself needing to dye your beard every four days". The newest image showcasing his grey beard has created apprehension among followers who are concerned about the potential for Kohli to also relinquish his involvement in ODIs. The Indian men’s cricket team is slated to have no international games scheduled throughout August 2025; however, in September, the Men in Blue will journey to the United Arab Emirates to participate in the Asia Cup 2025. This esteemed continental competition is arranged to occur from September 9 to 28, hosted across a pair of locations within the UAE. During the initial weeks of October, India is set to compete against the West Indies in a pair of Test matches held on their home turf.
Upon finishing the second Test match in Delhi from October 10 to 14, the Indian squad is arranged to journey to Australia for a sequence consisting of three ODI games and five T20I games. The inaugural ODI is slated to occur at Optus Stadium in Perth on October 19, while the subsequent pair of matches is programmed for October 23 and 25 in Adelaide and Sydney, correspondingly.
