T20 World Cup 2024: With the T20 World Cup 2024 on the horizon, scheduled for June next year and jointly hosted by West Indies and America, the Indian cricketing landscape is buzzing with discussions regarding the team’s captaincy. Speculation is rife that the dynamic duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli might be excluded from this format. In light of these developments, former Team India fast bowler Zaheer Khan has voiced his opinion, advocating for a specific player to assume the captain’s role.
In the recently concluded ODI World Cup 2023, Rohit Sharma showcased exceptional leadership skills as the captain of the Indian team. The team’s impeccable performance throughout the tournament, winning all 10 matches, demonstrated Rohit’s astute captaincy. Although India faced a heart-wrenching defeat against Australia in the final, Rohit’s leadership received widespread acclaim.
T20 World Cup 2024: However, with Rohit Sharma having recently turned 37, questions have arisen regarding his participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024. If Rohit is indeed omitted from the squad, a significant question looms: who will lead the team in the T20 World Cup?
Zaheer Khan, the former fast bowler and a cricketing veteran, believes that Rohit Sharma should helm the Indian team’s captaincy in the Twenty20 World Cup 2024. He stated, “Rohit has been the person who has been very close to the team these days. He knows how to handle situations and pressure. You have plenty of time ahead to consider these names.”
T20 World Cup 2024: The upcoming 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024 is set to take place in India in April, just a few months before the T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma could use the IPL as preparation for the global event, leveraging his experience and leadership skills. Zaheer Khan further added, “Now only about six months are left for the start of the T20 World Cup. In the meantime, there is going to be a big tournament like IPL, which will help a lot in strengthening the preparations. In such a situation, according to me, the captain should be Rohit Sharma or it will also depend on Hardik’s rehab and his comeback. The challenge is that Hardik will not get a chance to play many matches.”
As discussions continue to swirl around the captaincy for the T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma’s experience, ability to handle pressure, and track record as a successful leader make him a compelling choice to lead Team India to glory in this prestigious tournament.
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