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"I've Been On The Opposition When He...": Steve Smith On Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Selection

Does Virat Kohli have a future in India's T20 World Cup team? While experts may differ over the batting stalwart's future in the shortest format of the game, veteran Australia batter Steve Smith only had good things to say. Sharing his own experience of being in the opponent teams as Virat Kohli produced some of his finest performances, Smith revealed how Kohli tends to excel under pressure and deliver masterclass performances time and again. For Smith, there's no doubt that Kohli remains one of the finest batters in the world.

"Who Is Saying This?": On Virat Kohli's Missing T20 World Cup, Ex-India Star Blasts Rumour-Mongers

Amid of a lot uncertainly over Virat Kohli's selection for T20 World Cup 2024, former India batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth has given a massive verdict. Kohli has played only two T20I matches in 2024 with many speculating that the BCCI is not conserding him for the upcoming mega event in USA and the West Indies. Srikkanth said that Kohli is a must in the team if India have to win the title. The former India cricketer also lashed out at the "rumour-mongers".

"IPL Will Be Important But...": Report On India's T20 World Cup 2024 Team Selection

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has played a major role in India's team selection for the shortest format of the sport in the past but it not be the only criteria for the players heading to the T20 World Cup 2024, according to a report by Hindustan Times. According to the report, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel has more or less decided on the cricketers who will be included in the World Cup squad and unless there is a breakthrough performance or a huge dip in form, there are not going to be big changes to the list.

"They'll Demand 200": Amid Strike Rate Talk Over Virat Kohli, Babar Azam's Big Remark

There has been a lot of chatter over Virat Kohli's strike rate despite the star Indian cricket team batter slamming the first century of IPL 2024. During the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, Kohli scored an unbeaten 113 off 72 deliveries but it was still not enough as RCB slumped to a six-wicket loss. Experts and fans were quick to point out that Kohli took a slightly slow approach en route to his hundred and that can be one of the reasons behind RCB not posting a total above 200. During the latest episode of a podcast on Zalmi TV, Babar opened up about the importance of strike rate in the modern game and how it can differ according to situations.

Amid Backlash Over "Virat Kohli" Remark On Air, West Indies Great's "I Take An L" Reply

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop was on the receiving end of some harsh criticism from fans after he praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru *(RCB) icon Virat Kohli for his sluggish knock vs Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday. Kohli completed his half-century in 39 balls, while he reached triple figures in 67 balls. Kohli's ton was the joint-slowest in the history of the IPL, alongside former RCB batter Manish Pandey.

"Changed Name But Not Deeds": Ex-India Star Tears Into Virat Kohli's RCB

Former India batter Aakash Chopra was fierce in his criticism of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) following their defeat to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2024 on Saturday. The defeat leaves RCB eighth in the points table with one win from five matches. The only positive for the team has been the form of star batter and former captain Virat Kohli, who leads the run-scoring charts of the ongoing season. On Saturday, Kohli scored his first century of the season and a record-extending eighth overall, smashing an unbeaten 113 to take RCB to 183/3 in 20 overs.

Virat Kohli Slammed Over '2-Paced Pitch' Theory After Scoring 'Slowest IPL Ton'

Virat Kohli reckoned that the Jaipur track was two-paced making strokeplay difficult but former India ODI skipper Ajay Jadeja felt that the manner in which the star batter batted, there seemed to be very little demons present in the 22-yard strip. Kohli scored an unbeaten 113 off 72 balls with 12 fours and four sixes but RCB managed only 183/3 in 20 overs, a total that was surpassed by Rajasthan Royals with five balls to spare, courtesy Jos Buttler's 58-ball ton.

"That Hasn't Worked For Nearly 2 Decades": Ex-India Star Slams RCB's Tactics

It has been a horrible start for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2024 with the Faf du Plessis-led side losing four out of their first five matches in the competition. Star batter Virat Kohli is currently the highest run-getter in IPL 2024 but lack of performances from other batters and an indisciplined bowling attack has resulted in heavy losses for the franchise. RCB's latest defeat came against Rajasthan Royals where Kohli once again scored a century but Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson proved too powerful for the bowlers. Former India batter Aakash Chopra took to social media to dissect the key areas where RCB have gone wrong and how they have failed to address problems that have routinely bothered them.

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"I've Been On The Opposition When He...": Steve Smith On Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Selection

"Who Is Saying This?": On Virat Kohli's Missing T20 World Cup, Ex-India Star Blasts Rumour-Mongers

"IPL Will Be Important But...": Report On India's T20 World Cup 2024 Team Selection

"They'll Demand 200": Amid Strike Rate Talk Over Virat Kohli, Babar Azam's Big Remark

Amid Backlash Over "Virat Kohli" Remark On Air, West Indies Great's "I Take An L" Reply

"Changed Name But Not Deeds": Ex-India Star Tears Into Virat Kohli's RCB

Virat Kohli Slammed Over '2-Paced Pitch' Theory After Scoring 'Slowest IPL Ton'

"That Hasn't Worked For Nearly 2 Decades": Ex-India Star Slams RCB's Tactics