Rohit Sharma's Form a Concern Ahead of T20 World Cup?: EX-BCCI Chief Says 'He'll Be...'

Team India will soon assemble in the United States of America (USA) for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, starting next month. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the men in blue will begin their quest for the coveted silverware but the skipper’s current form has been causing a stir. The opening batter was in good nick at the beginning of the season, even smashing his first century in 12 years. But as the tournament approaches conclusion, Rohit seemed to have lost his rhythm.

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Rohit has accumulated 349 runs at an average of 29.08, with recent scores of 6, 8, 4, 11, 4 and 19. With a few weeks left for the showpiece event, the Indian skipper needs to return among runs to regain his confidence.

It will be Rohit’s night T20 World Cup as the Indian batter happens to be the only cricketer to have played all editions of the tournament. He has an excellent record with 963 runs from 39 matches but needs to conjure his best if India look to end their ICC trophy deadlock.

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But former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes that Rohit will roar back to his usual self when he dons the Indian jersey in the big tournament. Addressing media at an event in New Delhi, Ganguly said Rohit will do well in the West.

“India is a very good team. Rohit will play well in the World Cup. He plays well in big tournaments. At the big stage, he will be fine,” Ganguly said.

India will play the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup in Guyana on June 27 if the cricketing giants reach the last four stages of the competition.

As per ICC’s playing conditions for the showpiece in the USA and Caribbean, reserve day is only kept for the final in Barbados on June 29.

“If India qualifies for the semi-finals, they will play in the second semi-final scheduled for Guyana on the 27 June 2024,” stated the playing conditions.