Virat Kohli Set To Make Domestic Cricket Return Amid Horrific Form: Reports

Is Virat Kohli returning to domestic cricket? Well, as per the reports, it can be the case. Read below for details.

Virat Kohli has been in horrific form with the bat, and was one of the biggest underperformers in the BGT 2024-25 series

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Virat Kohli is 'reportedly' all set to make his return to domestic cricket after a period of 12 years, as the Indian batsman can potentially head to England to play County Cricket. This can be seen as a great method to prepare for the England tour, as India will be playing in England for the Test series soon after the conclusion of IPL 2025.

The Modern Era great has been one of the biggest flops for the Indian Cricket Team in recent matches, and endured a forgettable 2024, where he failed to click in any format, be it the T20I's; ODI's; or Tests.

A miserable T20 World Cup 2024 campaign had just one bright moment for Virat Kohli, where he played a sluggish yet crucial 76-run knock to hand India a fightable score, which the bowlers managed to defend successfully, as the nation ended it's 11-year wait for an ICC trophy.

Many Indian fans voiced their frustration on social media in concern with Virat Kohli's form, as he continued to fail whenever Indian needed him the most during the recently-concluded BGT 2024-25 series.

Looking at his BGT 2024-25 series statistics, Virat Kohli scored 190 runs in 9 innings at an average of 23.75, but apart from his ton at Perth, Virat failed to cross the 50-run mark on rest of the 8 occasions.

Will Royal Challengers Bengaluru Hamper Virat Kohli's County Appearance?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in for a brand new IPL season, as 2025 offers them a chance at going towards their maiden glory with a fresh-looking squad.

Virat Kohli, expectedly, was retained by the side, but if RCB end up performing well in IPL 2025, Virat Kohli might not be playing County Cricket in England at all.

The final of the Indian Premier League 2025 is on May 25, and India play against England in the 1st Test at Headingly on June 20. Therefore, whenever India depart for the England tour, and seeing the schedule of County Cricket before the 1st Test, Virat Kohli might not be having enough days in his bank to prepare for the much-awaited Test series.