Former Indian cricket captain Saurav Ganguly has thrown his weight behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the ideal opening pair for India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024, set to be held in the West Indies and the USA starting from June 2. With squad selection looming, Ganguly highlights the outstanding performances of both players in the IPL 2024.
Ganguly asserts that Kohli and Rohit are locked for the T20 World Cup squad, citing their exceptional form and stressing the need for prudent selection choices. Expressing personal conviction, the 51-year-old predicts the duo will play crucial roles at the top of the order. Additionally, he endorses Rohit’s candidacy for the team’s leadership.
Ganguly said: “Both Rohit Sharma and Viral Kohli will definitely go to West Indies and USA. It’s a call for selectors whom they will open with but if you ask me personally both Rohit and Virat should open for India in the T20 World Cup. Of course, Rohit should captain the team in the T20I World Cup. Virat Kohli also should be there. Virat Kohli is an outstanding player, nothing will happen (to return after 14 months).”
How IPL 2024 has been for Virat and Rohit so far?
In the ongoing IPL 2024 season, both Kohli and Rohit have been in stellar form. Kohli, representing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), leads the run-scoring charts with an impressive 379 runs from 8 matches. With a remarkable average of 63.16 and a striking rate of 150.39, Kohli has registered a century and two half-centuries.
Meanwhile, Rohit, representing Mumbai Indians, has amassed 303 runs from 8 matches, boasting an average of 43.28. The 36-year-old also has a century to his name. Ganguly’s endorsement of Kohli and Rohit reflects their consistent performance and reliability, making them formidable contenders for India’s top order in the upcoming T20 World Cup. As the anticipation builds, the duo’s prolific displays in the IPL serve as a testament to their readiness for the international stage.
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