The legendary fast bowler Stuart Broad of the England National Cricket Team responded to recent rumors that the star batsman Virat Kohli of the India National Cricket Team was sidelined for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, which will take place in June in the USA and the West Indies.
On Tuesday, March 12, rumors circulated that Virat Kohli's selection for India's T20 World Cup was seriously under question.
The BCCI selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, reportedly believes that Kohli's batting technique is not suitable for the circumstances that will be available in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies in 2024. This information is reported by "The Telegraph." Significantly, during the major competition, slower pitches are anticipated.
To put an end to India's ICC title drought, the BCCI has granted the selection committee and team management complete authority to make some tough decisions before the competition.
The BCCI selection committee may sideline Kohli to give way to younger players like Shivam Dube, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, etc so they can contribute more to the team in 2024 for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, according to sources. Fans' reactions to the reports have been divided, and now legendary England bowler Stuart Broad has spoken his opinions.
In response to a post on X, Stuart Broad stated that the reports can't be real and that the batting superstar will undoubtedly be part of India's T20 World Cup 2024 side. He also referred to Virat Kohli as the biggest draw in international cricket.
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Virat Kohli could be dropped from India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. 👀
According to the reports, the slow wickets in West Indies won't suit Virat Kohli and he might be sidelined to make way for the youngsters in T20Is. #ViratKohli #india #t20worldcup… pic.twitter.com/CfThT2yGP1
Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in the history of T20I cricket. In 117 T20Is, he has slammed 4037 runs at an amazing average of 51.75 at a decent strike rate of 138.15. The top-order batsman has smashed 1 hundred and 37 fifties in the format with the best score of 122*.