Virat Kohli, currently on a break, is set to rejoin the Indian cricket team for their T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match against Bangladesh. Kohli opted to spend some time with his family before the tournament, raising doubts about his participation in the warm-up game on June 1. However, reports confirm that
Virat Kohli, currently on a break, is set to rejoin the Indian cricket team for their T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match against Bangladesh. Kohli opted to spend some time with his family before the tournament, raising doubts about his participation in the warm-up game on June 1. However, reports confirm that Virat Kohli, will be in New York in time for the match, with his involvement depending on the team’s management.
will be in New York in time for the match, with his involvement depending on the team’s management.
Other Team Members Already in New York
While Kohli took a short break, other key players such as Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rishabh Pant have already arrived in New York. The second group of players, including Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, departed on Monday. The team is gearing up for the World Cup, with the warm-up match against Bangladesh marking the beginning of their preparations.
India’s T20 World Cup Schedule
India’s T20 World Cup campaign kicks off on June 5 against Ireland at the newly built Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. A highly anticipated match against Pakistan is scheduled for June 9. Following this, India will face the USA on June 12 and Canada on June 15, completing their Group A fixtures. The team aims to perform well and advance to the later stages of the tournament.
India Aiming to End ICC Trophy Drought
India last won an ICC trophy in 2013 when they clinched the ICC Champions Trophy. Since then, the team has reached several finals and semifinals in various ICC tournaments but has not secured a title. India aims to win their first T20 World Cup title since the inaugural tournament in 2007. In the 2022 edition, India was eliminated in the semifinals by England. The team is determined to end their title drought and bring home the trophy.
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