Virat Kohli’s Test Exit Sparks Meme Fest, fans are now surprised: Is ODI retirement ahead?

Virat Kohli’s sudden retirement from test cricket has triggered a wave of emotions on the Internet. While tributes were paid to fans and former players, social media was also flooded with a hurry of memes, if Kohli is gearing up to get out of the next one ODI. After going away from T20 IS after the 2024 World Cup victory, and now by saying goodbye to the test, fans wonder that the 2027 World Cup will be the last time to wear the Indian team’s jersey?

Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May, which shocked the fans. His remarkable test career includes 123 matches, 9,230 runs and an average of 46.85 in 30 centuries. As captain, he led India in 68 tests, winning him by 40-making the most successful Test captain in Indian history.

Within a few minutes, the X (East Twitter) burnt with a post ranging from indifferent tribute to the fleeting memes. Fans used humor to deal with the news, imagining all types of scenarios, Kohli joined the commentary panel to predict his “next retirement”.

Here is how the Internet reacted:

Virat Kohli declared his test retirement on May 12, leaving behind a legacy that is going to stand for age.

Dear @BCCI Please add more ODIs to the calendar up to 2027 ODI WC. At least Virat Kohli will reach 100 centuries. This is the only hope.

– Viratfan24 (@srinathreddyke1) May 12, 2025

I hope to shamelessly in OD pic.twitter.com/smqndyjtdz

– Shaurax (@kohli_devotee) May 12, 2025

#Testcrick

If RCB wins this year, it will also retire from IPL#Kohli #Viratkohli
World Cup retired in ODI after 2027 pic.twitter.com/fhyevzdktp

– (@a child_) May 12, 2025

Virat Kohli gave Test Cricket KO by car, AB Bass IPL and OD Meen Hi Dekh Penet#Viratkohli pic.twitter.com/xr27fka0n3

– Cricket Pe Charcha 24×7 (@CPC24X7) May 12, 2025

The ODI World Cup is just two years away, and by then, the current three -year IPL cycle will also end. These may be Kohli’s last 2-3 years in cricket. As he said, whether he wins the IPL Trophy or not, it’s fine-at this level, it is all about enjoying everything left. pic.twitter.com/yqd9klxdlp

– Flevia (@Flavianagpal) May 12, 2025

Only 24 ODIs up to 2027 WC.

pic.twitter.com/aofuj8g4wu

– Shaurax (@kohli_devotee) May 12, 2025

Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma weighed over the growing speculation, hoping that Kohli will lead India in the 2027 ODI World Cup. “I salute him for his tremendous contribution in Indian cricket, and as a coach, I am proud of what he has done for the youth. Emotionally, it hurts that we will not see him again for the country.

As fans try to exit their tests, now the big question is: Will Kohli call it from ODI too? One thing is to make sure that the next trick will be closely viewed.