On Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Selection, Ex Chief Selector's Bold Message To BCCI

20.03.2024 - 08:11 sports.ndtv.com

The chatter around Virat Kohli's future in the Indian T20 squad hasn't died down, with rumours suggesting that his place in the team for T20 World Cp 2024 is in jeopardy.

A solid performance Indian Premier League (IPL) is reportedly mandatory for Kohli to convince selectors of his position in the T20 World Cup squad.

But, former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief, MSK Prasad, doesn't think Kohli could be left out of the Indian side.

MSK Prasad strongly feels that Kohli remains a crucial player for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup side. He is also confident of seeing the Royal Challengers Bangalore stalwart coming out well in the upcoming IPL campaign. "Kohli is crucial for India in the T20 World Cup.

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Virat Kohli is a name that's on every Indian cricket fan's lips. His performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 are going to be key as far as his selection in India's T20 World Cup 2024 is concerned. While there are those who feel his strike-rate needs to be better, another section of fans are of the opinion that Kohli's consistency with the bat fits him perfectly in the national team's middle-order. After Kohli brought up a 72-ball 113 against Rajasthan Royals, the chatter over his T20 future has intensified. Though the match ended in a defeat for RCB, with the Rajasthan Royals securing a deserved win, Kohli's knock has divided opinions.

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has shared a piece of advice for BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar regarding the Indian cricket team squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. There has been a lot of debate over the selection of players like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul for the T20 mega event set to be played in USA and West Indies in June this year. Vaughan advised Agarkar to be brave with his decisions and drop the likes of Kohli or Rahul if the chief selector thinks that they should not be included in the team. "What I'll say to Ajit Agarkar (is) don't be scared of being brave. If he ultimately believes that the Indian T20 team is better off without a Virat Kohli or a KL Rahul, that's how he should deliver the team," Vaughan told Cricbuzz as quoted by Times Now.

"Virat Kohli, I Want You To...": AB de Villiers' Honest Message Over RCB's Poor Show

Former South African and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting legend AB de Villiers said that the franchise needs their star batter Virat Kohli should be there in the middle overs for his side so that they can "fire all cylinders". RCB has got off to a poor start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, having lost three of their four matches. Virat has been their only in-form batter, with 203 runs in four matches at an average of 67.66, with two fifties. He is the current Orange Cap holder for most runs in the season so far. Other big players like skipper Faf Du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Rajat Patidar etc have failed to perform with the bat.

Video: Mohammed Siraj On 'Gautam Gambhir And Virat Kohli' Factor Behind India's 2011 World Cup Win

India batting talisman Virat Kohli talked about his 2011 ODI World Cup memories and said that it will always be an 'experience' that he will never forget. On this day in 2011, the Indian cricket team lifted the ICC Cricket WC 2011, bringing back the cup home after 28 years following team's unexpected and historic triumph back in 1983. This is the most iconic moment of Indian cricket in the 21st century. Kohli scored 35 runs from 49 balls at a strike rate of 71.43 in the final match of the ODI World Cup 2011. He played a crucial partnership of 83 runs for the third-wicket with Gautam Gambhir.

"Unnecessary": Ex-India Star's Huge Take On Virat Kohli's 'I Still Got It' Remark

There has been a lot of speculation over Virat Kohli's inclusion in the Indian cricket team squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. While there are some who suggested that India should look at selecting a younger side, others think that the team will be incomplete without a talented veteran like Kohli. Following his brilliant half-century against Punjab Kings in IPL 2024, Kohli gave a sharp response to his critics with a sly remark. “I know my name is quite attached to just promoting the game in many parts of the world when it comes to T20 cricket, but I have still got it I guess,” he said. While his remark was praised by many, ex-India star Robin Uthappa believes that it was 'unnecessary' in the situation.

Virat Kohli's Gesture For Rinku Singh After KKR's Win Over RCB In IPL 2024 Has Internet's Attention

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and India star batter Virat Kohli gifted Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and India's upcoming middle-order batter Rinku Singh a bat following his side's loss to two-time champions at their home arena of M Chinnnaswamy Stadium on Friday. KKR also posted a picture of them on their official X handle, tweeting, "The bond we love to see! : @RCBTweets." Following Virat's gesture, Rinku posted an Instagram story, thanking Virat for "advice" and the bat.