IND vs PAK: Stuart Broad was surprised by this possibility, having earlier dismissed it with a big comment on the blockbuster match between India and Pakistan.
England great Stuart Broad’s reaction to the report that Virat Kohli may not be considered for the 2024 T20 World Cup more or less sums up the general reaction of the Indian cricket fraternity on Tuesday. Broad was completely taken by surprise by the prospect, leaving a big comment on the blockbuster match between India and Pakistan in New York on 9 June.
Taking to social media late on Tuesday night, Broad expressed confidence over Kohli’s presence in the Indian T20 team and said that the ICC aims to grow the game in the United States, hence it has planned an exciting match between India and Pakistan in New York. The former captain of the Men in Blue will be the biggest crowd-puller.
“This cannot be true. From the fans’ point of view of the development of the game, ICC organizing the game in America, India vs Pakistan in New York, Virat is the biggest attraction of any player in the world, I am sure he will be selected.” he tweeted.
Will Virat Kohli miss IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024?
IND vs PAK: The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee has not yet selected the final 15 players for the ICC competition, let alone announced the squad. With India having played just 11 T20 matches since the ODI World Cup in November, the 2024 IPL season will play a big role in helping the selectors pick the team.
However, a Telegraph report on Tuesday revealed that Virat Kohli may not be considered for the World Cup in June as he has not been at his best in the T20 format, although there is a possibility that India may The star may change his position and fortunes will change if he changes his approach in the format to meet the demands of the team.
The report further states that Agarkar will take the final decision on this matter as the top officials of the board do not want to get involved in it. “This remains a very delicate matter and not many people are willing to get involved,” the source said.
T20 World Cup will start from June 1. India will play its first match against Ireland on June 5 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Other members of the group include co-hosts USA and Canada.