Virat Kohli in T20 World Cup 2024: Before the IPL, there were a lot of speculations about whether Virat Kohli would fit into Team India for the T20 World Cup. Even though he has played only 5 matches in the Indian Premier League till now, he has at least answered his critics. This year only two centuries have been scored in the IPL and Virat Kohli’s name is included in it. Meanwhile, there is news that Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup ticket is almost confirmed, but the selectors are definitely discussing the remaining names.
Virat Kohli has scored the most runs so far in IPL this year
Virat Kohli has scored 316 runs by playing 5 matches in IPL this year. He is the highest run scoring batsman. Apart from Kohli, only Jos Buttler has scored a century in IPL 2024. Although it is true that his strike rate is somewhat low. Of the 8 centuries Kohli has scored so far in the history of IPL, this year’s is the slowest. But the way he is scoring, there is no reason why he should not be boarding a flight to West Indies and USA. According to the report of Cricbuzz, meanwhile the selectors are in a dilemma regarding the remaining names. If Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal open, then the big question is where to fit Shubman Gill. Shubman Gill has not yet shown his form in IPL for which he is known and recognized.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s name is also being discussed
Yuzvendra Chahal may be out of the Indian team at the moment, but he also has a claim. While playing for Rajasthan Royals, he has taken 8 wickets so far and is in second place in the Purple Cap race. Among the other contenders for the World Cup team, the names of Kuldeep Yadav and Akshar Patel are there. Both these bowlers can also bat, but Chahal is also presenting his contenders. It is almost certain to have Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh and Jasprit Bumrah in the team. The names of Mohammad Siraj and Arshdeep Singh are also included.
Selectors also have their eyes on Mayank Yadav
Meanwhile, Mayank Yadav, playing for LSG in IPL, has emerged as a new sensation. He can bowl at a speed of 150 kilometers per hour continuously, but in the last match he got injured and had to go back after bowling only one over. However, the selection committee of BCCI is constantly keeping an eye on him. It is almost certain that Mohammed Shami will not play this World Cup, in such a situation Mayank Yadav can be a good option as Jasprit Bumrah’s partner. But there is the issue of his fitness, on which BCCI is definitely going to keep an eye on. However, IPL is still going on and the performance of the players will be monitored to see how they play, only after that a final decision will be taken.
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