Former Indian cricketers Mithali Raj and Irfan Pathan recently weighed in on Virat Kohli’s potential inclusion in the 2024 T20 World Cup squad. They argued that Kohli’s extensive experience and impressive performance record, especially in high-stakes games, make him a valuable asset.
Despite some concerns over his strike rate in T20s, Raj emphasized that Kohli’s track record, including being the top scorer in the last T20 World Cup with a strike rate of nearly 137, justifies his selection. She suggested that strategic decisions regarding his batting order should be left to the team management.
Irfan Pathan defended Kohli’s strike rate, which is comparable to other top players like Chris Gayle, Hardik Pandya, and Rohit Sharma, and stressed the importance of considering both the strike rate and the role a player fulfills in the team. The debate continues as the T20 World Cup approaches, starting just after the Indian Premier League concludes.
