Rohit and Kohli Aim for Final World Cup Glory as India Eyes Title Drought End

As the T20 World Cup approaches, the spotlight falls on India's star duo, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are likely making their final appearance in the tournament. With India's last major title triumph dating back to the 2013 Champions Trophy, the pressure is mounting on these veterans to deliver.

Rohit, 37, and Kohli, 35, have been the backbone of India's batting lineup for over a decade. Rohit, known as "Hitman" for his aggressive style, has been a prolific run-scorer in all formats. Kohli, on the other hand, is renowned for his consistency and ability to anchor the innings.

Despite their individual brilliance, India has fallen short in recent major tournaments. They lost the final of the 2021 ODI World Cup at home to Australia and failed to progress beyond the group stage of the 2022 Asia Cup.

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif believes this T20 World Cup is the last chance for Rohit and Kohli to win a global title. "They lost the World Cup final in Ahmedabad. They played as if they had the cup snatched away from them. Hearts were broken and fans were devastated," Kaif said.

The veterans will be looking to combine their experience and form to guide India to glory. Kohli had a stellar IPL season, topping the batting charts with 741 runs. Former India batsman Ajay Jadeja believes Kohli should open the batting for India at the World Cup.

Rohit, on the other hand, had a mixed IPL season, but he remains a dangerous batsman capable of changing the course of a match. Both Rohit and Kohli have been part of India's past World Cup triumphs, with Rohit winning the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 and Kohli playing a key role in the 2011 ODI World Cup victory.

India faces a relatively easy group stage in this year's T20 World Cup, with matches against Pakistan, Canada, the United States, and Ireland. However, the knockout matches will be a true test of their mettle.

As India's hopes rest on the shoulders of Rohit and Kohli, the nation will be eagerly watching to see if the star duo can end their global title drought and bring home the coveted trophy.

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