Virat Kohli will lead India in the T20 World Cup 2021. He will lead the India clash against New Zealand. It is only the Men in Blue’s second match of the Super 12 stage. And yet, a defeat would all but rule them out of a place in the semi-finals. This is unexplorable territory for Virat Kohli as India’s captain. This is his third major limited-overs tournament in charge of India. He had failed to take the team all the way. In the prior two competitions despite India being among the favorites. Both events and playing like that for the most part.
Additionally, India reached the final by winning all their matches. But a stunning Fakhar Zaman century. Also, a top-order collapse saw Pakistan lift the trophy at The Oval. Also, in England for the 2019 ODI World Cup. India bossed the league stage, finishing atop the standings before coming up short. Against New Zealand in the semi-finals.
But this time around, India is staring at elimination. After just one game into the T20 World Cup 2021. This will pose a new challenge to Kohli. In what will be his final assignment as India’s captain in the shortest series. The fact that India lost their opening match to arch-rivals. Also, Pakistan by 10 wickets has piled on the pressure. It was the first time Pakistan beat India in a World Cup game.
Shikhar Dhawan
And after that Shikhar Dhawan was radiant. It’s forming within the 2017 Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma looked relentless within the 2019 ODI World Cup, hitting five centuries. But this time, India heads into the New Zealand game. On the back of a 10-wicket hammering with no standout performers.
Lastly, Virat Kohli hit a few flawless shots. He scored a half-century and Rishabh Pant looked great within the middle. After India lost two early wickets against Pakistan. But the possible drubbing meant that both thumps lost their sheen.
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