Skipper Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli are gearing up for what might be their final T20 World Cup, aiming to end India’s long wait for a major title.
The T20 World Cup, commencing on June 1 in the West Indies and United States, presents a crucial opportunity for the duo to secure a white-ball trophy.
Rohit, 37, and Kohli, 35, have been the pillars of Indian cricket, with the nation’s last significant victory being the 2013 Champions Trophy. Despite reaching the final of the last year’s ODI World Cup at home, India fell short against Australia at the grand Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif emphasized the importance of this tournament on Star Sports: “This is the final chance for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Their performance in the last World Cup left fans heartbroken.”
Entering the tournament, both players had contrasting IPL seasons. Kohli topped the run charts with 741 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore, whereas Rohit had a mixed season with 417 runs for Mumbai Indians. Despite these differences, their experience and past World Cup successes are invaluable. Rohit was a part of the winning squad in the 2007 T20 World Cup, and Kohli was crucial in the 2011 World Cup triumph.
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Former batsman Ajay Jadeja suggests Kohli should open the batting for India, praising his consistency and effectiveness in the powerplay. “I believe Virat Kohli should open. His presence guarantees consistency,” Jadeja mentioned on Jio Cinema.
India will compete against Pakistan, Canada, the United States, and Ireland in the group stage. Kaif pointed out that the true challenge lies in the knockout rounds. “India will face its real tests in the semi-final and final,” he stated.
As Rohit and Kohli take to the field, the expectations from millions of fans will be immense. This T20 World Cup might be their final chance to solidify their legacies and secure a long-awaited global title for India.
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