India, March 16 -- Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20I cricket last June, following India's T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados. However, on Saturday, he hinted at a U-turn for one final appearance in the format if India make the final at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Cricket is all set to return to the Summer Games after 128 years, having last played in 1900.

Kohli's popularity on social media led to cricket's inclusion in the Olympics. Niccolo Campriani, president of the LA Local Organising Committee (LALOG), in fact, had said, "We all recognise the critical importance of a strong digital presence in order to keep the games relevant for the youth. And cricket is offering a unique platform to do so. Think [about] my friend her...