According to reports, Virat Kohli's spot in India's T20 team for the World Cup this year may be in doubt.
Former South African bowler Dale Steyn believes that Virat Kohli must score a lot of runs in the forthcoming IPL in order to guarantee a spot in India’s T20 World Cup team, since several players have surpassed the star batter in recent months. Since the home T20I series against Afghanistan in January, Kohli has not appeared for India. He missed the subsequent five-match Test series against England due to personal matters. “Look, I believe it’s critical that he gets runs because it will put him in a strong position to compete in the World Cup.
“I believe the whole dynamics of leaving Mumbai and then returning to Mumbai would be difficult. Before the IPL, I hope they hold some kind of camp. So, prior to the first game, any issues that people may have are resolved.” But according to Steyn, Mumbai should succeed under Pandya, who won the 2022 IPL championship with the Gujarat Titans.
“You have huge personalities, folks who have made decisions in the past and in a different capacity today. It might be the little needle that we are unable to see or hear on television. But these players for the international team know how to set aside their egos, so I think Mumbai will be alright,” he continued.
In an interview with “Star Sports Press Room,” Steyn stated, “There are many guys who have leapfrogged him recently because he’s taken a bit of a break and there are many contenders that are possible to take that World Cup (squad).” Since the Australia T20 World Cup in 2022, Kohli has really only participated in two T20Is.
But due to family obligations, Steyn, who is taking a year off from coaching in the Indian Premier League with Sunrisers Hyderabad, stated that Kohli’s background might be useful to him when the selectors convene to choose the India team. “I approach runs in a similar manner to how you approach someone’s financial account, if you will. Virat has amassed many stacks of runs over the course of several years.
Australian bowler Pat Cummins, who was purchased by Sunrisers for an incredible Rs 20.5 crore in the previous year’s auction, will be the team’s second new captain in the IPL this year.
However, Australian batsman Steve Smith stated that Cummins won’t feel any more pressure in his captaincy because of his high price tag. “I believe that working with Daniel Vettori (head coach of the SRH), he will do an outstanding job for Hyderabad.” They had worked together in Australia when Dan was the assistant coach, so they had a fantastic connection
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When India wants to choose a squad to compete in the World Cup, it will work. Steyn stated, “They’re going to look for guys who have been there and done that, and Virat has done that.
The 40-year-old Steyn said that Hardik Pandya’s transition from Rohit Sharma, who captained the Mumbai Indians to five IPL championships, to skipper will be difficult. “Yes, he does appear to do exceptionally well in leadership roles. Thus, I’m interested to watch how Hyderabad does this season “added Smith.
