Reports have been published in some sections of the media that star batsman Virat Kohli will not be included in the Indian team for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
As per some experts, with the emergence of many talented youngsters, Kohli is not required anymore to play the role of an anchor in the shortest format of the game.
Some reports suggested that the BCCI and the management have decided not to consider Kohli for the global event. The task of informing Virat has been given to chief selector Ajit Agarkar, who is likely to talk to the former India captain.
However, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, who has played along with Virat, disagrees with the notion that Virat has issues in the shortest format.
“Kohli would be hoping to help India to win the ICC T20 World Cup title. The star batsman would also aim to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 title for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The entire country is waiting for the World Cup success in June. I want the likes of Virat, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah to bring the cup to India,” said Bhajji during a recent interaction.
“Cricket is the most essential thing for Virat. He is also a family man. Virat hasn’t played cricket for a long time, but whenever he returns to the field, we will see old Kohli,” he added.
Notably, Kohli opted out of the five-match Test series against England. He hasn’t reported yet for the upcoming season of IPL.