As the T20 World Cup approaches, India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid are under immense pressure to secure the ICC silverware. This tournament marks the last chance for Dravid, whose contract expires at the end. Despite the mixed opinions, Sharma, Dravid, and BCCI chairman Ajit Agarkar believe they have assembled India’s best squad.
The team features stars like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja, alongside exciting newcomers such as Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, former Australia captain Tim Paine believes India’s success hinges on Kohli’s performance. Paine, on the ‘Around the Wicket’ podcast, asserted that India’s chances are directly linked to Kohli having an exceptional tournament.
Kohli’s recent form contrasts sharply with Glenn Maxwell’s struggles. Kohli has been in top form in IPL 2024, while Maxwell has underperformed. Kohli, who led the scoring in the last two World Cups, will be crucial as India starts their campaign against Ireland on June 5.
With the stakes high and the possibility of it being Kohli’s last T20 World Cup, the pressure is on for India to excel and for their key players to deliver.
