Stuart Broad can’t believe reports of Virat Kohli missing T20 World Cup, dismisses theory with’India vs Pakistan’ logi c
England great Stuart Broad’s response to the report that Virat Kohli may not be looked at for the 2024 T20 World Cup almost sums up the normal response from the Indian cricket fraternity on Tuesday. Broad was left utterly surprised at the possibility before he rejected it by dropping a huge remark on the blockbuster match between India and Pakistan in New York on June 9.
Stuart Broad disregards report on Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup snub
Stuart Broad disregards report on Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup snub
Taking to social media late on Tuesday night, Broad expressed surety over Kohli’s presence in the Indian T20I team, explaining that with ICC aiming to grow the game in the USA, having planned the mouth-watering game between India and Pakistan in New York, the former captain of the Men in Blue is the largest crowd – puller.
“This can not be true. Virat tweeted that he was confident that he would be selected due to the ICC hosting games in America and India hosting Pakistan in New York, which is a major draw for fans worldwide.
Virat Kohli to miss T20 World Cup 2024?
The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee are yet to narrow in on their final 15 for the ICC event, let alone announce the squad. The 2024 IPL season is crucial for the selectors as India has played only 11 T20I matches after the ODI World Cup back in November.
But on Tuesday, a report in the Telegraph revealed that Kohli might not be considered for the World Cup event of June as he hasn’t been at his very best in the T20 format, though there’s a chance that the India star can change his fate in case he alters his strategy in the format for meet the needs of the team.
The report further revealed that the final decision on the matter will be take by Agarkar as top officials of the board don’t want to get involved in this. The source stated it remains a highly sensitive issue and that few individuals are willing to intervene.
From June 1 onwards, the T20 World Cup begins. India will play their 1st game with Ireland on 5 June in the Nassau County Inter Cricket Stadium in New York. USA as well as Canada happen to be co – hosts of the group and also serve as other members.