Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is very vocal about the pride he takes in representing his country. Though Virat Kohli often takes a break from his field duties to ensure his body is well rested, the 29-year-old Indian skipper believes in giving it his 100 per cent every time he walks to the ground.

On Sunday, India registered a thumping eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the opening One Day International (ODIs) match of the series, powered by the captain’s 140-run knock.

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Needless to say, Virat Kohli’s statement on late Sunday night, that he has “a few years left” in his career, did not go down well with his fans. The Delhi batsman’s post-match comment has left his fans wondering if Virat Kohli is planning an early retirement.

“I have a few years left in my career to enjoy this sport. Playing for the country is a matter of pride and a huge honour. You can’t afford to take any game lightly. You got to be honest to the sport and that is when the sport gives you back. I try to do that. That’s my basic thinking, because you are playing for India and not everyone gets to do that,” Virat Kohli was quoted as saying at the post-match press conference.

For one thing, I am sure that the time will never come when #ViratKohli will have to asked for a retirement. 😅

When he feels that he is no longer enjoying the game then he will retire. 🙏😏 pic.twitter.com/QGYBtKgaaZ

— AK VK Holııc (@iNikChauhan18) October 22, 2018

@vikrantgupta73 As far as I’ve understood Virat Kohli, he’s gonna take his retirement very early than we would expect and shock us just like AB De Villiers. Bcoz some greats don’t value records & numbers but quality.

— Nitish Galgat (@GalgatNitTish) October 21, 2018

T 8:
It seems that @sachin_rt record of 49 ODI centuries is too small for @imVkohli .
I believe VK will have atleast 60 ODI centuries before retirement. 4th ODI century for him in 2018.#INDvsWI #INDvWIN

— Hritvik Patel (@hritvikpatel) October 21, 2018

Don’t say that @imVkohli ‘I have few years left in my career ‘ , still a long way to go. Cricket will not be the same game after your retirement. #INDvWI @BCCI

— Prabhudayal loyal (@loyal_pd) October 21, 2018

Pheeww… The thought of imagining KoHLI retire is scary for me… It feels like my World will come to an end on the day of his retirement.. 😣..But he must be playing for
min. 6 yrs more.. Please champ😍😍😍💗💗 @imVkohli …GOAT!! #ViratKohli #INDvWI

— SirishaSharma (@SirishaSharma18) October 21, 2018

The way Virat is scoring tons in odi, at retirement Virat tons will read as 200/100, in tests 50/85, person with total extravagant talent, but should fade his anger, to become more great then Sachin bhai, total different talent remembers of Graeme Smith, Sachin

— abhishek paithankar (@a4c68e5b7aa8495) October 21, 2018

Don’t know Why u @imVkohli thinking about the Retirement. We fans are can’t even imagine that 🙏
Mindlonchi thesey Annay 🙏

— Vikhyath D king (@vickyNAGfan) October 21, 2018

After retirement there won’t be any Stadium in the World where Virat Kohli will not have a Century!

King for a Reason!👑💯 @imVkohli#ViratKohli#INDvWI #INDvsWI

— Sahil Jain (@_sphinx3) October 21, 2018

‘virat kohli’s retirement’ is something I haven’t even thought of till now so can you please not https://t.co/d8jvC9SVkF

— Shalaj Lawania (@snoopshalpy) October 21, 2018

Huge statement made by Kohli 😱

Details: https://t.co/k0Mc9zxuBh

— TheLegendsOfCricket (@LegendsFans) October 21, 2018

In Guwahati on Sunday, in the first ODI match of the five-match series between India and West Indies, Virat Kohli smashed his ‘majestic’ 36th limited overs hundred as the hosts took a lead of 1-0 in the ongoing series.

Chasing a mammoth total of 322 runs, India did not get off to a great start as they lost Shikhar Dhawan in only the second over. However, after Dhawan’s dismissal, Indian skipper Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma make a mockery of the Windies’ total. The Men-in-Blue won the match in 42.1 overs with eight wickets to spare.