Former BCCI president and ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly believes that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should open the batting for India at the T20 World Cup. Ganguly said that both players have the talent to do it and that India needs to play without fear. He also said that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is ready to return to the India fold at the T20 World Cup.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should open the batting for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Ganguly, who currently serves as the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals, expressed his opinion during an interaction organized by the franchise.
Ganguly emphasized the exceptional six-hitting ability of the Indian team and urged captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid to devise a fearless approach for playing T20 cricket. He expressed confidence in the abilities of both Rohit and Kohli to deliver, highlighting Virat’s potential to score a 40-ball century. Ganguly drew parallels to Rohit’s aggressive batting in the 50-over World Cup, emphasizing the importance of putting pressure on the opposition in the early overs.
Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will not return to the IPL 2024 campaign due to an ongoing injury. Marsh sustained the injury after playing four matches for DC, scoring 61 runs and taking one wicket. The Australian all-rounder was expected to return during the campaign but has now been ruled out. The decision was made after consulting with Cricket Australia, and Marsh is now expected to focus on his recovery ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting have expressed their support for Rishabh Pant’s inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad based on his impressive performances in IPL 2024. The former Indian captain believes Pant should bat in the middle order, while Ponting praised the player’s improvement and impact on his team.
Former Australian player Aaron Finch believes Mitchell Marsh should lead the team in the upcoming T20 World Cup, citing workload management concerns for current captain Pat Cummins. Despite Cummins’ impressive captaincy record, Finch emphasizes the need for a break from leadership responsibilities to ensure his longevity as a player.
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has expressed confidence in Virat Kohli’s T20 abilities, stating that he can score a century in just 40 balls. Ganguly emphasized the need for India to adopt a fearless approach in the upcoming T20 World Cup and suggested Kohli as Rohit Sharma’s opening partner. He also highlighted the importance of balance between experience and youth in the team.
