Virat Kohli, a pillar of the Indian batting line-up, will likely miss India’s upcoming T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh due to pending paperwork. While other key players like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant departed for the USA on Saturday, May 25th, Kohli’s absence raised questions among fans.
Delayed departure for Virat Kohli
The reason for Virat Kohli’s delayed departure has now been confirmed as unresolved paperwork. It’s expected that he will fly out to the USA on Thursday, May 30th, putting his participation in the June 1st warm-up match against Bangladesh in doubt as per India Today.
Focus on T20 World Cup opener vs Ireland
Despite missing the warm-up match, Virat Kohli is expected to be available for India’s opening T20 World Cup game against Ireland on June 4th. This comes as a relief for Indian fans, especially considering Kohli’s recent exceptional form.
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Virat Kohli stellar IPL 2024 season
Heading into the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli is in red-hot form. He finished the recently concluded IPL 2024 season as the leading run scorer, bagging the prestigious Orange Cap with a staggering 741 runs in just 15 matches.
This impressive performance, with an average of 61.75 and a strike rate exceeding 153, silenced critics who had questioned his strike rate in recent seasons.
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India aim for T20 World Cup Glory
Kohli’s return to form is a major boost for the Indian team as they chase their second T20 World Cup title. His experience and current batting prowess will be crucial if India is to conquer the tournament.
