Virat Kohli T20 World Cup News – Virat Kohli is reportedly facing exclusion from India’s T20I squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The highly anticipated tournament is slated to take place in June this year, spanning the West Indies and the United States of America.
Despite being a key player in the last five T20 World Cups and delivering stellar batting performances, the decorated T20 batsman might not secure a spot in the team for this year’s edition. Virat Kohli, renowned as one of the most accomplished T20 batsmen, emerged as the highest run-scorer in two of the last four T20 World Cups and claimed the second-highest run-scorer position in one edition. However, as per The Telegraph report, the veteran’s inclusion is uncertain for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The selectors and team management are reportedly considering bold decisions to break India’s extended wait for an ICC trophy, and this could entail dropping Virat Kohli from the squad. # Virat Kohli T20 World Cup News
The selectors are reportedly hesitant to include Virat Kohli in the India squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. Despite the former India skipper making a comeback to the T20 team in January after a hiatus of over a year, both he and captain Rohit Sharma were initially excluded from the T20I team post the 2022 T20 World Cup. They were later recalled for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with Rohit Sharma impressively marking his return with a century in the third game.
However, while Rohit’s participation in the T20 World Cup has been officially confirmed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, uncertainty looms over Virat Kohli’s inclusion. Despite expectations that his return against Afghanistan secured his spot, reports suggest that Kohli may still be at risk of being left out.
As per a publication in The Telegraph, the selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar is showing reluctance in selecting Virat Kohli for the T20 World Cup. The selectors and team management reportedly share the belief that the seasoned player has struggled to adapt to the team’s requirements in the shortest format. # Virat Kohli T20 World Cup News
The report additionally mentions that the BCCI has entrusted chief selector Ajit Agarkar with the decision regarding Virat Kohli’s participation in the prestigious event. In light of India’s lack of success in ICC tournaments since 2013, the selectors are open to making significant and daring decisions for the upcoming ICC event.
According to the report, Virat Kohli’s chances of making it to the tournament hinge on an exceptional performance in the upcoming IPL 2024. Currently, players such as Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, and Shivam Dube are considered ahead of Virat Kohli in the selection hierarchy. Additionally, the conditions in the West Indies could pose a challenge for Kohli’s inclusion. # Virat Kohli T20 World Cup News
“The notion is that the sluggish wickets in the West Indies may not be favorable for him. The selectors have been contemplating this decision for a while, and there is no indication of a shift in their plans,” the report mentioned.
In the interim, the provisional squad for the T20 World Cup must be submitted to the ICC in the initial week of May. India finds itself in Group A, competing against Pakistan, Ireland, USA, and Canada. The Men in Blue are scheduled to commence their campaign against Ireland on June 5.
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