“Many Guys Have Leapfrogged Him”: Virat Kohli Is An Ex RCB Star Despite T20 WC Scnub Reports.

It’s imperative for Virat Kohli to score big runs in the coming IPL to secure a berth in India’s T20 World Cup-bound squad as several other players have outperformed the star batter within the last few weeks, reckoned former South African pacer Dale Steyn. Kohli hasn’t played for India since the T20I series with Afghanistan at home in January, bypassing the ensuing five match Test series against England owing to family reasons. “Look, I think it is vital he scores runs as it will position him well for the World Cup.

“There’ re many guys who have leapfrogged him recently because he’s taken a bit of a break and there’re many contenders that are possible to take to that World Cup (squad), ” Steyn said in an interaction during the ‘Star Sports Press Room.’ Kohli has, infact, played just two T20Is since the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.

However, Steyn, who is going for a break this season from IPL mentoring duties with Sunrisers Hyderabad because of family commitments, said Kohli’s experience might come handy for him once the selectors sit to pick the India squad.

“I examine runs the same way you examine a person’s bank account, so to speak. Virat has got stacks and stacks of runs that he stored up over many years.

Whenever India is picking out a team for the World Cup it’ll work. Steyn stated that they will seek out individuals who have experience in such situations, such as Virat.

Steyn, who is 40 years of age, mentioned that Hardik Pandy will face a tough job in taking over from Rohit Sharma as the Mumbai Indians captain after he had won five IPL titles together with the club.

“I think it will be challenging… the whole dynamics of leaving Mumbai and then coming back to Mumbai. A month prior to the IPL, I am hoping they organize some sort of camp. So, anything that’s bothering anyone kind of gets ironed out before the first game.” Steyn predicted that Mumbai will be successful under Pandya after the Gujarat Titans won the IPL in 2022.

“You’ve got big personalities, guys who have done the decision making before and now in a different role. It could be that tiny needle that we can not see or hear on TV. “These international cricketers have mastered the art of ignoring the ego and I believe Mumbai will emerge victorious,” he added.

Australian pacer Pat Cummins will be an additional brand new captain in this year’s IPL as he has been assigned to lead Sunrisers, who had secured the services of the 30 – year – old for a staggering Rs 20.5 crore in last year’s auction.

Australian batter Steve Smith, however, said Cummins will do fine as captain as the price tag will not add any pressure on him.

“I think he’ll do a great job for Hyderabad while working with Daniel Vettori (SRH head coach). They have a great rapport, having previously worked together in Australia as Dan was the assistant coach.

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Additionally, he appears to perform incredibly well whenever he assumes a leadership position. Smith expressed his anticipation of Hyderabad’s performance this year.