Virat Kohli Takes Break from T20-ODI Squad for South Africa Tour
By Staff Reporter
India’s senior player Virat Kohli has opted to take a break from stable cricket, informing the BCCI that he should not be considered for the T20-ODI squad for the upcoming tour to South Africa. This decision comes as Kohli rests after the ODI World Cup, with plans to return to the Test series. With the T20 World Cup just six months away, the team management has a clear idea of who they want to lead the team, with the majority opinion favoring Rohit Sharma. However, former players and others believe Kohli should also be a part of the squad.
Former Indian player and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes it will not be easy for Kohli to make a comeback to the T20 team. According to Manjrekar, Kohli needs to deliver an outstanding performance to secure a place in the T20 World Cup squad and prove that he is better than the new generation of players who have been excelling, including Hardik Pandya. Manjrekar emphasizes that Kohli will need to demonstrate his superiority through exceptional performance, a standard that applies to captain Rohit Sharma as well.
Kohli’s inclusion in the T20 team will depend on his performance in the upcoming Indian Premier League, and there are doubts among fans about whether he can replicate his leading scorer performance from the recent ODI World Cup in T20 matches. The T20 series against Australia showcased promising performances from the new generation players, leading to India’s victory without the presence of senior players. This series marked the beginning of the team selection process for the T20 World Cup, with young players seizing the opportunity to showcase their skills.
As discussions surrounding Kohli’s eligibility for the T20 World Cup continue, it remains to be seen how his performance in the upcoming Indian Premier League will influence his chances of making a return to the T20 squad.
Delhi: India’s senior player Virat Kohli has taken a break from stable cricket. He had informed the BCCI that he should not be considered for the T20-ODI squad for the tour to South Africa. He is resting after the ODI World Cup. Meanwhile, Kohli will return to the Test series. With the T20 World Cup six months away, the team management has a clear idea of who they want to play. The majority opinion is that Rohit Sharma should lead the team. Former players and others say Kohli should also be in the team.
But it will not be easy for Kohli to return to the T20 team, says Sanjay Manjrekar, former Indian player and now commentator. His words… “Virat Kohli needs to produce an amazing performance if he wants to be included in the T20 World Cup. Kohli should be able to prove that he is better than the new generation of players. New stars including Hardik Pandya are doing well. Kohli has to prove that he is better than them. It should give an amazing performance for that. This also applies to captain Rohit Sharma,” said Manjrekar. The response comes amid discussions about Kohli’s inclusion in next year’s T20 World Cup.
Kelly was the leading scorer in the recent ODI World Cup. But fans have doubts whether Kohli can repeat this performance in T20 matches. However, Kohli’s T20 team entry will depend on his performance in the upcoming Indian Premier League. In the T20 series against Australia, there was a good performance from the new generation players.
India defeated Australia 4-1 in the series without senior players. This was the first step in selecting the team for the T20 World Cup. All the young players had a chance. Young players are also playing in the T20 team for the upcoming tour to South Africa.
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Last Updated December 4, 2023, 9:04 PM IST
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