Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On 2024 T20 World Cup Squad Selection

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has vehemently dismissed recent reports suggesting he held discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and head coach Rahul Dravid regarding the selection of the T20 World Cup 2024 squad.

The dynamic opener urged fans not to lend credence to rumors and speculations, emphasizing the importance of relying solely on information provided by himself, Rahul Dravid, Ajit Agarkar, or an official spokesperson from the BCCI, particularly when conveyed on camera.

Addressing the matter, Sharma clarified, “I haven’t had any such meetings. Ajit Agarkar is currently in Dubai, indulging in golf, while Rahul Dravid is engaged in watching his child’s activities in Bengaluru. He was in Mumbai briefly, where he arranged for his son to play on a red soil wicket at CCI (Cricket Club of India). That’s the extent of our recent interactions.”

He continued, “To be frank, we haven’t convened at all. In today’s context, unless you hear directly from me, Rahul, Ajit, or an official representative of the BCCI speaking on camera, any purported information should be treated as false.”

Numerous reports have circulated regarding the composition of the T20 World Cup 2024 squad, including claims of Sharma meeting with Agarkar and Dravid, speculation about Virat Kohli partnering with Sharma as an opener, and suggestions for increased bowling involvement from Hardik Pandya in the IPL 2024 season, among others.

Following a narrow miss at the ODI World Cup 2023, Sharma’s team is determined to break their ICC title drought by clinching victory in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.