Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has suggested that Virat Kohli should open with Rohit Sharma in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. Kohli had a phenomenal IPL season in 2024 where he scored 741 runs in 15 matches while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Ganguly believes that Kohli should continue to play freely like he did in the IPL for India to perform well in the T20 World Cup.
Rishabh Pant, who made a comeback to professional cricket after a major car accident, also impressed in the IPL season by scoring 446 runs at an average of 40.54. Ganguly praised Pant’s ability to smash shots all over the ground and expressed confidence in his performance in the T20 World Cup. He highlighted Pant’s unique ability to find great angles in the field, making him an important player for India.
India will be aiming to end their ICC trophy drought in the T20 World Cup, as they last won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. Despite reaching multiple finals and semifinals in various ICC tournaments, India has not secured a major trophy in recent years. They will be focused on winning their first T20 World Cup title since the inaugural edition in 2007.
The India T20 WC squad includes players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah. With a strong squad and experienced players, India will be looking to make a mark in the tournament and bring home the T20 World Cup title. Ganguly’s strategic suggestion of having Kohli open with Rohit Sharma adds to the anticipation and excitement surrounding India’s campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup.
As the tournament approaches, the entire Indian cricket team, along with fans, will be hoping for a successful campaign and a chance to lift the coveted T20 World Cup trophy. The combination of experienced players like Kohli and exciting talents like Pant gives India a strong chance of performing well in the tournament and ending their ICC trophy drought. With the guidance and support of former captain Sourav Ganguly, the team will be looking to make a significant impact in the competition and create lasting memories for Indian cricket fans worldwide.
