3 Reasons Why Virat Kohli must play in the T20 World Cup 2024 for India

Virat Kohli needs no introduction to the game of cricket. He is probably the best player of this generation and has some incredible numbers across formats. But there is uncertainty about his future in the shorter format with Team India. According to some reports, the BCCI is not looking to consider him for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.

Some similar things happened ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia when Virat was struggling with his form, and many said that India should not play him in the tournament. But eventually, he ended up scoring the most runs in the tournament. Here we will talk about three reasons why India needs Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup 2024.

3 reasons why Team India must play Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup 2024

3. Most Consistent Indian batter

There is no one who comes close to Virat Kohli when it comes to the T20 World Cup. He is the only player to win two “player of the series” awards in this ICC tournament’s history and also the leading scorer. Virat has scored 1141 runs in just 25 innings at an average and strike rate of 81.50 and 131.30, respectively. There is no one even close to him at the moment, and his exceptional consistency is one main reason that India needs him. 

2. Performance Under Pressure

How many players could deliver under pressure what Virat did in the game against Pakistan during the T20 World Cup 2022 at the MCG? Well, that was exceptional, and not many could have done that. It was just one game; Virat has won numerous matches to India when others have failed. That’s the most important thing about India at the biggest stage, which comes with Virat Kohli.

3. Mr. Dependable

T20 cricket is all about going hard after the bowling attack. But when pressure is o, any team can fall down, just like in the World Cup 2023 final. A strong Indian batting lineup only managed 240 runs. Virat’s record in such games speaks volumes about him. He is India’s main pillar in batting across formats. And how can the man who has the most runs in T20 internationals not play in the World Cup?