T20 World Cup 2024: Here’s Why Virat Kohli Is Likely To Miss IND Vs BANG Warm-Up Match

While the Indian cricket team has arrived in USA and kicked off it’s preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, one question still remains unanswered and that is arrival of modern day great Virat Kohli.

Former Indian skipper is the only Indian cricketer part of India’s T20 World Cup squad who hasn’t reached the USA yet. Kohli was recently spotted with wife Anushka Sharma and former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan in Mumbai, has reportedly requested for a slightly longer break after the two-month long IPL.

As per ESPNcricinfo, Virat Kohli is doubtful for India’s warm-up fixture ahead of the main tournament, against Bangladesh on June 1 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.

“There has been no update on his travel status from the BCCI yet,” reported ESPNCricinfo. The former Indian captain last played on May 22 in the IPL Eliminator.

According to news agency PTI, Kohli is set to reach New York on Friday. “Virat Kohli took a break for personal work after RCB’s IPL ouster and in all likelihood, he will join the squad by Friday,” source reported.

Speaking of Indian cricketers, Men in Blue arrived in New York in batches. The first batch, led by skipper Rohit Sharma, left Mumbai on May 265. The Rajasthan Royal cricketer Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal and Yashasvi Jaiswal reached a couple of days later as they were part of the IPL Qualifier 2.

India, the 2007 T20 World Cup champions, will start their campaign here on June 5 against Ireland, followed by high-stake game against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9. Later, India will take on hosts USA on June 12 and then Canada on June 15.