T20 World Cup 2024 - Virat Kohli to miss T20 World Cup !!
Kohli Extends Break, Misses First Batch to T20 World Cup! Here's What We Know..
Big news for Team India as we head towards the T20 World Cup! Virat Kohli is missing the first batch of players departing for the US. Let's break it down.
First Batch Takes Off for New York :
Captain Rohit Sharma, coach Rahul Dravid, and several key players, including Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja, have touched down in New York. These are the guys whose IPL teams didn't make the playoffs.
Kohli's Extended Break :
Originally, players whose teams bowed out in the IPL knockouts were expected to join this group, including Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj of RCB. However, Kohli's name was missing!
The Reason? :
According to the reports, Kohli requested a longer break after RCB's IPL exit. The BCCI has scheduled his visa appointment for a later date.
What Does This Mean? :
This likely means Kohli will miss India's T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh on June 1st. But fear not, he's expected to fly out to New York on the 30th of May and join the team before the main event.
Other Departures :
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson and Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya will also be departing later than planned. Samson cited "personal work in Dubai" for his delay.
India's T20 World Cup Journey :
Team India's campaign kicks off against Ireland on June 5th at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. They'll then face their rivals Pakistan on June 9th at the same venue. stay tuned for a thrilling group stage that also includes matches against USA (June 12th) and Canada (June 15th).
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