After the disappointment of the 2023 ODI World Cup at home, India have turned their attention towards the 2024 T20 World Cup next year.
Rohit Sharma & Co. went ten matches unbeaten enroute the final of the ODI World Cup at home. However, the Men in Blue could not apply the finishing touches to what would have been the perfect end to a memorable campaign. India lost to Australia in the World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad.
Amidst the scrutiny, there have already been murmurs among Indian cricket's echelons that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli might not be part of the team next year in the game's shortest format. In fact, both Kohli and Rohit have not played T20Is for India for over a year.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah was asked questions while being at the Women's Premier League Auction on Saturday. Here is what Jay Shah said about Rohit Sharma's role for the T20I World Cup 2024.
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What did Jay Shah say about Rohit Sharma's role for T20I World Cup 2024?
Jay Shah stated that the T20I World Cup is way ahead of time yet. The ICC tournament will start in June. Shah added that Team India will play the IPL and a bilateral series against Afghanistan before the World Cup. He ensured the media that a 'good decision' will be taken for the T20I World Cup.
The World Cup is starting in June, we have the IPL before that and the series against Afghanistan (in January). We will take a good decision, BCCI secretary Jay Shah addressed the media at the WPL 2024 Auction.
Rohit Sharma has not featured in the T20I format since India's elimination in the 2022 World Cup. Moreover, the management has a bucket-load of alternatives as opening batsmen for Rohit Sharma. It remains to be seen if Sharma will be guaranteed a spot.
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What did Jay Shah say about the injury to Hardik Pandya?
In absence of Rohit, Hardik Pandya has taken over the reigns in the T20I format. However, Pandya has been injury-prone over the past few years. The most-recent scare came in midway through the ODI World Cup.
Pandya is currently sidelined from sporting action after suffering an ankle injury. Jay Shah updated that the all-rounder is close to marking his return to the team.
We are monitoring him on a day-to-day basis. He is at the NCA and working very hard. He could be fit before the Afghanistan series also, updated Shah.
When and where will the T20I World Cup 2024 be held?
The 2024 T20I World Cup will be held in June 2024. The West Indies and the United States of America will play as hosts. This will be the first-ever ICC tournament to be held in the USA.
The tournament-opener will be played on June 4. The finals of the campaign is scheduled to take place on June 30, 2024.
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