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[Saba Sports News] On Wednesday, February 14, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced that Rohit Sharma will lead India as captain in the T20 World Cup 2024, set to start on June 1 in the West Indies and the USA.
This confirmation comes after speculation and doubts following India’s loss to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, with rumors suggesting Hardik Pandya might take over the captaincy in T20 formats.
Shah expressed his trust in Rohit, citing his significant contributions to the Mumbai Indians’ five IPL championships as a key factor in the decision. He confidently predicted that India would clinch the T20 World Cup title under Rohit’s leadership, making a bold promise during an event in Rajkot.
“I want to promise you that we’ll lift the trophy in Barbados in the 2024 T20 World Cup under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy,” said Shah.
Rohit’s reaction to the announcement, marked by a beaming smile and shared applause with his teammates, quickly spread across social media, turning into a viral moment.
In addition to Rohit’s captaincy news, when questioned about Virat Kohli’s future in T20I cricket, Jay Shah remained non-committal, stating that a discussion on the matter would happen soon. Kohli, who has taken a break from the current England series for personal reasons, faces uncertain prospects, especially if his performance in the upcoming Indian Premier League does not meet expectations. The IPL will play a crucial role in determining the form of key players and, consequently, India’s squad for the World Cup.