Virat Kohli uncertain about future Australia tours but rules out retirement
Virat Kohli in a Australia tour, file photo
Following India's 3-1 Test series defeat, Kohli reflected on his struggles, managing only 190 runs at an average of 23.75 despite scoring an unbeaten century in Perth. He compared the slump to his disappointing 2014 England tour, where he scored just 134 runs.
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"If you ask me the intensity of how disappointed I've been, the recent Australia tour would be the one that's most fresh. So it might feel the most intense," Kohli said at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit.
"For a long time, the tour of England in 2014 bothered me the most. But I can't look at it that way. I might not have an Australia tour again in four years. I don't know. You have to make peace with whatever's happened in your life."
Despite retiring from T20 internationals after India's World Cup victory last year, Kohli continues to play in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and remains a vital part of India's Test team. He also played a key role in their recent Champions Trophy triumph.
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"Me playing the game is not for achievements," Kohli added. "It pretty much comes down to the pure joy and enjoyment and love for the game. As long as that love is intact, I'll continue to play the game. I have to be honest about that with myself.
"Don't get nervous, I'm not making any announcements, as of now everything's fine."
