Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has strongly criticized the ongoing discussions regarding Virat Kohli’s place in India’s T20 World Cup squad, labeling them as ‘ludicrous’. Kohli’s remarkable performance in the IPL 2024, where he played a match-winning innings of 77 runs off 49 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Punjab Kings, was overshadowed by his pointed remarks during the post-match presentation ceremony. In response to doubts raised about his inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad, Kohli subtly remarked, “I know my name is being used just to promote events, but I guess I’ve still got it.”
The debate surrounding Kohli’s participation in the T20 World Cup intensified after former India coach Ravi Shastri expressed reservations about including him in the squad. Despite Kohli’s stellar record and consistent performances, Shastri advocated for a younger and more dynamic team for the tournament. Weighing in on the matter, Finch expressed bewilderment at the notion of Kohli’s selection being questioned, considering him as the ‘greatest white-ball batter’ he has witnessed.
The uncertainty surrounding Kohli’s inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad arose following reports suggesting that the BCCI and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar might opt for younger players over Kohli. Despite Kohli’s outstanding IPL performances, concerns were raised about his limited T20I appearances for India since November 2022. With India’s squad for the T20 World Cup expected to be announced by mid-May, Kohli’s performances in the remaining IPL matches could influence the selectors’ decision.
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