'Why Is Virat Kohli In Delhi?' How India Star Batter's Return Set Internet On Fire

Cricket great Virat Kohli landed in New Delhi, India, much to the excitement of cricket-loving fans in the country. Visuals of the 36-year-old right-handed batter, wearing a black shirt and white pants,

and a dyed beard, went viral on social media soon after the star cricketer returned to India on Tuesday. The former Indian skipper lives in London with his wife Anushka Sharma, along with their two children.

Notably, Kohli arrived at his hometown after four months.

The scenes of their beloved cricketer returning home made the fans jump in joy.

But why is Kohli in Delhi?

I knew the wind felt calmer, the trees were dancing with more joy, and the sky seemed bluer for a reason. https://t.co/K9mQEqvde8

— best girl (@awkdipti) October 14, 2025

Australia Vs India

Team India will take on Australia in a three-match ODI series starting October 19. Kohli will travel with the Men in Blue for the upcoming ODI series, and the team is all set to depart for Australia on October 15.

1st ODI: October 19, Optus Stadium (Perth)
2nd ODI: October 23, Adelaide Oval, (Adelaide)
3rd ODI: October 25, Sydney Cricket Ground (Sydney)

Kohli – Top Trend

Not just his arrival, but Kohli has been a top trending topic in India, and it has to do with the Indian Premier League.

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In fact, the top Google searches made in the country in the past 24 hours had one question in common: “Has Virat Kohli Retired From IPL?”

(Credits: Google Trends)

RCB And Beyond

Kohli, a loyal Royal Challengers Bangalore campaigner, tasted his maiden success when the Men in Red lifted their first-ever IPL trophy earlier this year. However, the rumour mills kicked into full gear when news about Kohli refusing to renew his contract surfaced on social media.

Several dailies had earlier reported that Kohli hadn’t renewed his contract with the franchise ahead of IPL 2026.

However, putting rumours to rest, former cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra maintained that the 36-year-old’s denial to renew a commercial contract with Royal Challengers Bangalore did not suggest that he wouldn’t show up for another season for the franchise.

In a YouTube video on his channel, Chopra said:

“He has reportedly refused a commercial contract, but what does that mean? He will definitely play for RCB. If he is playing, he is definitely going to turn out for the same franchise.”

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“He (Kohli) has just won the trophy. Why will he leave the franchise then? He isn’t going anywhere. What contract can be refused is in the realm of speculation. He might have a dual contract,” he further added.

ODI – Last Of Kohli?

One Day International (ODI) is the only format in which Kohli is currently active.

Kohli concluded his Test career with 9,230 runs in 123 matches, placing him as India’s fourth-highest run-scorer. Over his 14-year Test tenure, he scored 30 centuries and 31 fifties.

As for the T20 format, the modern cricket great departed on high: “This is the last T20 Game that I have played for India”, said Kohli after receiving the Player of the Match award for his half-century knock in the T20I final against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024.

The big question, however, from the cricket community has always been: “Will Kohli play the 2027 ODI World Cup?”

Only time would tell.