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The Indian Premier League (IPL)’s 17th season kicked off on March 22, and the tournament is just starting to take shape with a couple of teams looking in excellent touch, and a few others still searching for their best combination.
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The tournament has some added importance this year, as it will be a significant metric to judge players for selection in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. There is a large pool of Indian players looking to make an impact, from youngsters to more experienced players on the fringes of the national side.
“Selectors don’t go social media memes” – BCCI official hints Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup spot is not in danger
Last month, there were suggestions ahead of the start of the IPL that star Indian batter Virat Kohli could be in danger of losing his spot for the T20 World Cup, as the team management was not entirely satisfied with his approach in the shortest format of the game.
It seems almost unthinkable for India to go into a major tournament without Kohli, who has been a fixture in ICC tournaments for India ever since the early 2010s. However, the latest reports have suggested that these rumours may be wide of the mark.
According to IANS, a BCCI official, who wished to remain anonymous, said the following.
See, it is just the beginning (of the league) and Kohli has started fine. He will improve his strike rate as well in the coming matches. As far as I personally feel, he will make it (to the World Cup squad). Selectors don’t go social media memes. Cricket is played on the field not on social media platforms.
The overwhelming feeling among Indian fans is that a solid IPL season for Kohli will dispel any doubts over his place in the national side. He has started the tournament in good form, with 181 runs in 3 matches, a similar tally to that at the same stage in his record-breaking 2016 campaign.
What is Virat Kohli’s record in T20Is for India?
Kohli is the highest run-scorer in T20 international cricket, followed closely Rohit Sharma. He is the only player to score over 4000 runs in the format.
| Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 4037 | 51.8 | 138.2 | 122* |