Sourav Ganguly, the esteemed former captain of the Indian cricket team and current director of cricket at Delhi Capitals, has weighed in on the strategy for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup slated to be held in the West Indies and USA from June 1st onwards. Ganguly advocates for the dynamic duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to take charge of the opening partnership, emphasizing their prowess and potential to set the stage on fire.
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- While Rohit has been designated as India’s skipper for the prestigious event, the question remains regarding his opening partner. Kohli, currently leading the run charts in IPL 2024 with a stellar performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as an opener, emerges as a strong contender. On the other hand, Yashasvi Jaiswal, despite facing a lean phase with Rajasthan Royals, has displayed glimpses of brilliance, including a notable half-century against Mumbai Indians.
- Expressing his personal viewpoint, Ganguly asserts, "Both will and should go to the West Indies. If you ask me and it's just my personal opinion and I'm not saying that the selectors should do it, because at the end of the day, it's their call, but Rohit and Virat should open.” He underscores Kohli's ability to unleash a whirlwind century within 40 balls, emphasizing the need for an aggressive approach from the Indian team.
- Acknowledging the debate surrounding Kohli's strike rate, particularly in contrast to players like Travis Head, Ganguly advocates for a fearless attitude in T20 cricket, urging players to shed inhibitions and play with audacity. Drawing parallels with Rohit's aggressive batting during the 50-overs World Cup, Ganguly advocates for a similar approach in T20Is, suggesting it can relieve pressure and provide impetus to the team.
- Ganguly also commends K.L. Rahul's recent batting display for Lucknow Super Giants, underscoring the importance of playing fearlessly in T20 cricket. He highlights the extraordinary six-hitting prowess of players like Rahul, Kohli, Rohit, and others, emphasizing the significance of adopting an aggressive mindset.
- In the context of squad selection for the T20 World Cup, Ganguly emphasizes the need for a balanced blend of experience and youth, urging selectors to consider performances over an extended period rather than focusing solely on one IPL season. He refutes the notion of age being a limiting factor, citing examples of seasoned campaigners like MS Dhoni and Jimmy Anderson who continue to excel through sheer talent and performance.
- Ganguly advocates for a bold and proactive approach from the Indian team, underlining the importance of talent, ability, and fearless cricket in pursuit of success at the global stage.
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