Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly marking their calendars for the commencement of the T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to kick off on June 4, 2024, and culminate in an intense final on June 30, 2024. The vibrant and cricket-loving nations of the Caribbean and the USA are all geared up to play host to this prestigious event. In its ninth edition, the T20 World Cup promises unparalleled excitement as 20 formidable teams brace themselves for a cricketing extravaganza, featuring a total of 55 exhilarating matches.
The tournament’s format involves the division of the 20 teams into four groups, setting the stage for an electrifying display of cricketing prowess. From June 4 to June 30, 2024, fans worldwide will be treated to a plethora of matches that will undoubtedly leave them on the edge of their seats.
Since India‘s heart-wrenching exit in the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final, the absence of Virat Kohli in T20 Internationals (T20Is) has been conspicuous. Even in the aftermath of the ODI World Cup 2023, Kohli chose not to participate in the 5-game T20I series against Australia. The upcoming 3-game T20 series against South Africa will also miss the iconic cricketer, leaving fans wondering about his future in the T20 format.
Replacement Announced As Virat Kohli Might Not Be Picked In The T20 World Cup 2024
In the midst of this uncertainty, reports circulating suggest a strategic shift in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 approach. The team management is purportedly prioritizing young talents, with a particular focus on Ishan Kishan occupying the crucial number 3 spot in the batting order. The decision-makers emphasize the need for fresh faces to invigorate the team’s performance on the global stage.
Virat Kohli, with a stellar record of 1141 runs in 27 T20 World Cup matches, remains a seasoned campaigner despite recent hiatuses. Notably, his unforgettable innings of 82 against Australia in 2016 and a similar feat against Pakistan in 2022 underscore his match-winning capabilities on the grandest stage of T20 cricket.
As the team contemplates the squad composition for the T20 World Cup 2024, the management will acknowledge Kohli’s achievements in the IPL 2024 season. However, intriguingly, there are murmurs that he might not secure a spot in the opening position for his IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). This development adds an extra layer of intrigue to Kohli’s role in the upcoming T20 extravaganza.
Ishan Kishan with an average in 30s and strike rate of 127 will be choosen over the man who has won 2 POTT in T20 WCs with an average of 50 plus and 139.5 strike rate. This will be one of the biggest joke in cricket history 😅
— Waqar Afridi (@WakaAfridi) December 7, 2023
Burn your report. Kohli will be there in the flight to US.
— CHARLIE (@CharlieGulshan) December 7, 2023
According to some 'knowledgeable' journalists, Ishan Kishan with 124 strike rate will replace Virat Kohli, who has a 137 SR, all in the name of 'intent.' 😂 pic.twitter.com/Ofty5oopzP
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) December 7, 2023
Replacing Virat Kohli with Ishan Kishan for the World Cup? It's like swapping a Ferrari for a Cycle. I can’t digest. 😅 pic.twitter.com/45t6lhp4dS
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) December 7, 2023
Replacing Virat Kohli with Ishan Kishan for the World Cup? It's like swapping a Ferrari for a Cycle. I can’t digest. 😅 pic.twitter.com/45t6lhp4dS
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) December 7, 2023
Ishan kishan T20 career strike rate – 124
Virat Kohli T20 career strike rate –
137
More aggressive?🙃#ViratKohli— Vibhat Chabra (@ChabraVibhat) December 7, 2023
