Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has despatched a ‘final likelihood’ reminder to India captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. The duo are set to lead India’s problem as essentially the most senior gamers because the Men in Blue look to clinch the 20-over World Cup for the second time.Â
The former Indian batter Kaif famous that the 2 gamers shouldn’t have a few years left in them and this is perhaps the final likelihood that they will win a World Cup for the nation. “Rohit Sharma knows he isn’t going to play for too long now. Just two to three years more. Same with Virat Kohli,” Kaif informed Star Sports.
“So this is the last chance for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. They lost the World Cup final in Ahmedabad. They played as if they had the cup snatched away from them. Hearts were broken and fans were devastated,” he added.
Notably, each Kohli and Rohit have gained two limited-overs ICC trophies. Rohit was half of the 2007 squad that lifted the inaugural version of the 20-over World Cup underneath MS Dhoni‘s management. Kohli was with the Indian staff of their 2011 ODI World Cup triumph underneath Dhoni once more. Both the gamers have gained the Champions Trophy in 2013 collectively.Â
The duo got here agonisingly shut to profitable the ODI World Cup 2023 in India. The Men in Blue had gained 10 matches in a row en route to the ultimate, together with the semifinal towards their bogey New Zealand however fell brief on the ultimate hurdle. The hosts went down to Australia because the Pat Cummins-led staff chased down the 241-run whole with six wickets in hand and 7 overs to go.
The Indian staff will look to carry the T20 World Cup glory dwelling. They are positioned in Group A alongside Pakistan, co-hosts USA, Ireland and Canada. The Men in Blue will play their first match on June 5 towards Ireland earlier than taking over Pakistan on June 9, each in New York.
