A decision of Virat Kohli has given tension to the fans.Image Credit source: PTI

Virat Kohli IPL 2026: The wait to see Virat Kohli playing once again will end in a few days. The ODI series between India and Australia is starting from 19th October. Virat Kohli will come on the field to show his strength in 3 matches of this series. But will this be Kohli's last series? This question remains constant and fans hope that he will be seen playing even after this. If not in international cricket, then at least his power will be visible in IPL. But now Kohli fans are worried again because Virat has taken such a step related to his IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore, due to which the speculations about his staying away from IPL have also increased.

Kohli refused to renew the contract

Virat Kohli, who ended his wait for the title with the IPL 2025 season, has taken a big step before the new season. According to a report, Virat Kohli has refused to renew his contract with a big company before the start of the new season of IPL. This contract was to be renewed before IPL 2026 but the former Indian captain did not do so. YouTuber Rohit Juglan has claimed this in one of his videos. However, it has been made clear in the video that this contract of Kohli is not of IPL but it has some connection with the franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), due to which Virat's decision has surprised.

Speculations of retirement from IPL also intensified

It has been told in the report that ever since Kohli has separated himself from this contract, there is speculation that this could be the beginning of the end of his journey in IPL. It has also been claimed that Kohli will gradually step away from the IPL and the day he retires from the ODI format, he will end his career in the IPL as well. Kohli has already said many times that he will never leave RCB and join any other franchise. Either he will play with it or he will leave IPL. In such a situation, the anxiety of Kohli and RCB fans has increased due to the latest report. Kohli has been a part of RCB since the first IPL season in 2008.

Will the picture be clear by next season?

The next season of IPL is expected to start in March 2026, while the possible deadline for player retention-release for this season is said to be November 15. Whereas mini auction can be organized during the second or third week of December. In such a situation, until the next season of IPL starts, fans will keep a close eye on every action of Virat Kohli. But for now, he can give some relief to the fans by showing his magic in the blue jersey of Team India in the next few days.

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