Virat Kohli’s Rough Patch Continues
In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, Virat Kohli has faced a tough start. Despite being a top performer in IPL 2024, he has only managed to score 5 runs across 9 deliveries in three matches, struggling to reach double digits. His recent scores—1 against Ireland, 4 against Pakistan, and a duck against the USA—reflect a rough form. Yet, Kohli is set to retain his opening spot in the upcoming match against Canada, meaning young Yashasvi Jaiswal will stay on the bench.
What’s Troubling King Kohli?
Kohli’s underwhelming performance can be partially blamed on the challenging New York pitch, notorious for its tricky bounce and swing. Having landed just a day before the warm-up against Bangladesh, Kohli had no time to acclimate. His brief stints at the crease haven’t allowed him to find his rhythm. In the past, Kohli has excelled on familiar grounds, but New York has been a different beast.
Shifting to Florida
The upcoming match in Florida might offer Kohli a chance to bounce back. However, his record there isn’t stellar either, with an average of 21.00 from three innings. The clash against Canada is critical for Kohli to gain some match practice before India enters the Super 8 stage against stronger teams.
Jaiswal: Waiting in the Wings
Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal remains on standby. Despite his impressive performance in Florida—scoring 89 runs, including an unbeaten 84 against West Indies—he will miss out again. Jaiswal’s turn might come in the Caribbean, where he has a stellar Test average of 88.66, and could be crucial if Kohli continues to falter.
Bring Back Yashasvi Jaiswal OR Sanju Samson and make them bat with Rohit Sharma as an Opener
As Virat Kohli is brilliant at No.3, India is wasting Virat as an opener
What’s your take on this 🤔 #INDvsUSA pic.twitter.com/8l79cDrEJW
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) June 12, 2024
India might reconsider their lineup for the Super 8, potentially moving Kohli to No. 3 and giving Jaiswal a shot at opening. This shift could see Shivam Dube making way for Jaiswal, adding another layer of strategy to India’s campaign.
