Indian Cricket Team's Form Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

Indian Cricket Team's Form Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

As the Indian cricket team gears up for the T20 World Cup 2024, concerns have been raised about the form of key players Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. While Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have been in impressive form, Sharma and Pandya have struggled in recent matches.

Rohit Sharma, the team's captain, has been criticized for his poor run of form in the IPL 2024. Despite scoring 417 runs in 14 matches, he has had a string of low scores as an opener. This has raised questions about his ability to lead the team to victory in the upcoming World Cup.

Hardik Pandya, who is considered a vital all-rounder, has also been inconsistent in the IPL 2024. While he has performed well with the ball in the latter stages, his overall performance has been below par. This has led to concerns about his fitness and ability to contribute effectively in the World Cup.

Former BCCI president and ex-Indian cricket team coach Sourav Ganguly has expressed his concerns about the duo's form. However, he remains confident in Rohit Sharma's ability to perform at the highest level.

"Rohit is a great of the game, and if you see what he did in the 50-over World Cup, I am confident he will do that again. At this level, form is about a couple of games when you have that kind of quality," Ganguly said.

Ganguly also highlighted the importance of Hardik Pandya playing more cricket to regain his form.

"Hardik is different because he doesn't play that much cricket, and that's a worry. I want him to consistently play cricket, for only then can he hit a rich vein of form," Ganguly said.

Ganguly also addressed concerns about the form of Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh, two fast bowlers who have been inconsistent in the IPL 2024.

"I am not really worried. Again, you have to take into account the nature of pitches in the IPL, the ground dimensions, and the conditions on offer for the fast bowlers. The World Cup will be very different, and the conditions in the West Indies will not be anywhere near the IPL. Our bowlers shouldn't have an issue in the World Cup is my assumption," Ganguly said.

As the T20 World Cup 2024 approaches, the Indian cricket team will need to address the concerns surrounding the form of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. If they can regain their form and perform at their best, India will have a strong chance of winning the tournament.

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