Virat Kohli still has unfinished business when it comes to the ODI World Cup.With the 2027 edition potentially being his last, the former India captain wants to end his World Cup career with the trophy.

Kohli has a personal dream of playing a match-winning innings in the final, especially while chasing a big target. But when it comes to choosing between personal glory and winning the World Cup, the trophy will always come first for him.

Kohli’s dream for his last World Cup

Kohli knows that scoring the winning runs or playing a big innings in a World Cup final would be a special moment. However, he made it clear that his own performance would take a back seat if India managed to lift the trophy.

‘The bigger goal is always greater’

For Kohli, there is no greater feeling than staying at the crease and helping India win a big game. That competitive instinct is still very much alive, but he knows that winning the World Cup is the ultimate target.

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Kohli recalls 2023 World Cup final heartbreak

The 2023 World Cup final remains a painful memory for Kohli. India had won 10 games on the trot before losing to Australia in the final in Ahmedabad.

Kohli admitted that the defeat stayed with him for a long time. He also revealed that he had started thinking about a big score before his innings ended on 54.

Kohli also spoke about the atmosphere inside India’s dressing room during the tournament. Despite losing Hardik Pandya early in the campaign, the team continued to believe that it had what it took to win the title.

Kohli does not call himself the best ever

Despite his incredible career and numbers, Kohli does not believe he should be called the greatest batter ever.

He pointed out that cricket has produced great players across different eras, and statistics alone cannot always tell the full story.

For Kohli, the most important part of his career has been the impact he has had on the team rather than his individual records.

He added that his focus has always been on helping India achieve the desired result and that his experience, fitness and motivation continue to drive him.