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Ahead of the India vs Australia ODI series, Virat Kohli’s ambiguous tweet fuels fan speculation about his ODI future, only to reveal later that it was part of an advertisement campaign.
Veteran India cricketer Virat Kohli created a stir on social media with a cryptic tweet ahead of the India vs Australia 3-match ODI series. Kohli, who seldom posts personal messages, wrote: “The only time you truly fail is when you decide to give up” shortly after landing in Perth on October 16.
The only time you truly fail, is when you decide to give up.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 16, 2025
Fans immediately speculated whether the post hinted at Kohli’s future in ODIs, especially with questions surrounding the veteran’s role in the team. An hour and a half later, Kohli clarified that the tweet was part of an advertisement campaign. Despite this, many fans interpreted the message as a personal statement, believing he was sending a message that he would not go down without a fight.
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The return of Kohli and Rohit Sharma to international cricket has been welcomed by head coach Gautam Gambhir, who emphasized their experience and importance ahead of the series. Gambhir remarked that their presence would be a boost to the team but urged focus on the present rather than the 2027 World Cup.
Fan reactions have been intense, with speculation rife on whether a poor series in Australia could influence the veterans’ ODI careers. The series begins on October 19, keeping cricket enthusiasts on edge.
