Virat Kohli’s Participation in T20 World Cup 2024. Breaking news from Indian media suggests that top batsman Virat Kohli might not make it to the Indian team for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, set to commence on June 1 in the USA and the West Indies.
Following India’s defeat in the 2022 T20 World Cup Semi-Final against England, Kohli was absent from T20 International cricket for over a year, welcoming his second child in the meantime. Reports from The Telegraph indicate that Kohli may not find a place in India’s T20 World Cup squad, although he is scheduled to participate in IPL 2024 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Virat Kohli likely to be dropped from T20 World Cup
Concerns regarding Kohli’s inclusion stem from his recent performance during a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, where he scored only 29 runs across two innings. With a strike rate of 138.15 in T20Is, Kohli’s style of play might not align well with the pitch conditions expected in the West Indies, one of the T20 World Cup co-hosts.
No Virat Kohli in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed Rohit Sharma’s leadership for the T20 World Cup but remained non-committal on Kohli’s participation, indicating ongoing discussions within the board regarding his role in the team. Virat Kohli’s Participation in T20 World Cup 2024, Kohli’s chances of securing a spot in the squad appear to depend on his performance in IPL 2024, as other players like Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma are reportedly higher in the pecking order.
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Despite Kohli’s stellar track record, having been named Player of the Tournament in the 2014 and 2016 T20 World Cups, uncertainties loom over his selection due to the preferences of the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar.
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As India seeks to reclaim an ICC title, fans have expressed doubts about the team’s ability to perform under pressure, given their recent tournament history. Further updates on Kohli’s fate in the T20 World Cup squad are anticipated in the coming days.