T20 World Cup 2024: All the teams have intensified their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2024. This tournament is going to start from June 1. For which the names of 20 possible players of Team India have been revealed. Virat Kohli’s name is also included in these. Earlier it was reported that Virat Kohli might hardly be selected in the team for the T20 World Cup. But considering his excellent form in the IPL, this is unlikely to happen. At the same time, now there is news that Virat Kohli can be seen opening in this tournament. Now team captain Rohit Sharma has given a big statement on this.
Will Virat Kohli open with Rohit?
Actually, Virat Kohli plays as an opener in IPL. Virat is also at the forefront in terms of scoring the most runs in the current season. In such a situation, many reports have claimed that the selectors can open Virat along with Rohit in the T20 World Cup. Now Rohit Sharma has given a big statement on this issue in an interview given to a YouTube channel. Although he has not clarified anything.
Big statement of captain Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma said in an interview to a YouTube channel that we have not yet met regarding this (opening with Virat), we have not taken any decision regarding this yet. No decision has been taken on whether Virat Kohli will open in the ICC T20 World Cup or not. In today’s time, unless you hear anything like this from me, Rahul Bhai or Ajit Bhai, everything is fake.
Virat’s performance in IPL 2024
Virat Kohli has played 7 matches so far in IPL 2024. During this period, Virat has scored 361 runs at an average of 72.20. Which includes 2 half-centuries and 1 century. The special thing is that Virat has scored runs at a strike rate of 147.35 this season. At the same time, Rohit Sharma has scored 261 runs in 6 matches at an average of 52.20. Which includes 1 century.
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