BCCI meeting to decide Kohli and Rohit T20I future. Both veterans haven’t played for India in the T20 format since the T20 World Cup semifinal against England in November 2022. Which adds an extra dimension of excitement to the selection process.
The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is facing some difficult decisions in the lead-up to the T20 series against Afghanistan, notably considering the inclusion of seasoned campaigners Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the squad for the World Cup in June. Both veterans haven’t played for India in the T20 format since the T20 World Cup semifinal against England in November 2022, which adds an extra dimension of excitement to the selection process.
Before completing the team for the series against Afghanistan, the selection committee. Which includes members Shiv Sunder Das and Salil Ankola, will consult with head coach Rahul Dravid. As well as Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli, who are currently in South Africa. The excitement is evident, with over 30 T20 experts. Including IPL players, being scrutinize ahead of the ICC event in the Caribbean and the United States.
The choice on whether to select Rohit and Kohli in the short series, which begins on January 11 in Mohali. To assess their form and fitness during the IPL has to be made. The two modern icons have indicate a wish to play in the T20 World Cup, which is keenly anticipate by fans.
With the England Tests starting on January 25 in Hyderabad. It seemed doubtful that Rohit and Virat, even if selected, will play more than a handful of matches.
“Neither Suryakumar Yadav nor Hardik Pandya are fit. ” The Afghanistan series will not reveal anything. “Everything will be decided base on the first month of the IPL. ” A senior BCCI insider told NDTV.
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In light of Hardik Pandya’s fitness issues, the BCCI will rigorously monitor players’ workload during the IPL 2024
Recognizing the delicate balance of workload management. The BCCI recognizes the limitations in guiding franchisees on player utilization during the IPL 2024. As a result, 25 to 30 players are expect to be extensively scrutinize during the IPL’s two months. Giving the selection committee with a backup plan in the event of injuries or fitness problems. However, due to the lack of a direct replacement. The newly-elect Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya may pose a unique challenge.
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