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India's Virat Kohli walks off the field after his dismissal during the second ODI cricket match between India and New Zealand at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

I want to carry on: Kohli on 2027 World Cup plans

Former India skipper Virat Kohli has said his desire to continue playing ODI cricket and potentially feature in the 2027 ICC World Cup comes from his love for the game, while making it clear that he does not want to be in a position where he constantly has to prove his worth to remain in the Indian team.

: Pakistan's Usman Tariq celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of England's Tom Banton during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 match between England and Pakistan at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. (IANS/Biplab Banerjee)

Pakistan slip to eighth in WTC table after ICC sanction

Pakistan have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and docked eight points in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship after being found guilty of maintaining a slow over rate during the opening Test against Bangladesh.