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Before the commencement of the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA, Team India’s captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid shared a light-hearted moment. They were seen hilariously dashing to seek shelter from the rain in New York, resulting in a viral video circulating across various media platforms.
Recently, Team India touched down in the USA to kick off their preparations for their quest to clinch their second T20 World Cup title. Upon their arrival in New York, the Indian cricketers wasted no time and promptly commenced their training sessions. Amidst their packed schedule, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid were seen enjoying each other’s company, carving out some time together.
Checkout – Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid Caught Hastening Towards Vehicle
A trending video showcased Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid dashing towards a car, gesturing for the driver to pull over. Amidst pouring rain, they swiftly boarded the vehicle, seeking shelter from the downpour.
As the tournament’s kickoff approaches, players took the opportunity to explore the city. They were seen leisurely walking through Times Square, interacting with fans, and posing for pictures. Local Indian supporters seized the chance to capture moments of the Men in Blue, offering cricket enthusiasts a sneak peek into their pre-competition engagements before the expansive 20-team event.
India’s T20 World Cup 2024 journey begins on June 5th as they gear up to kickstart their campaign.
The Indian cricket team commenced their World Cup preparations in New York, where they engaged in an extensive three-hour net practice session at Cantiague Park, situated approximately five miles away from Nassau County Stadium. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue also undertook a brief running and conditioning session on Tuesday.
Placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Canada, Ireland, and co-hosts the USA, Team India is slated to compete in three matches at the venue, including a highly anticipated showdown against Pakistan. Additionally, they are scheduled to play a warm-up match against Bangladesh at the same venue on Saturday, June 1.
The India squad comprises Rohit Sharma as captain, with Hardik Pandya as vice-captain, along with players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohd. Siraj. The reserves include Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan.
According to Wasim Jaffer, the opening pair for the World Cup should comprise Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Wasim Jaffer, the ex-Indian opener, advocated for Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal to open in the World Cup. Jaffer suggested that Rohit Sharma should be positioned at either No. 3 or 4 in the batting order during the tournament, citing his adeptness against spin bowling.
“Kohli and Jaiswal should open in the World Cup imo. Rohit & SKY should bat 3 and 4 depending on the start we get. Rohit plays spin really well so batting at 4 shouldn’t be a concern,” Jaffer wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
In T20 Internationals, Rohit Sharma has batted 12 times in the No. 3 and 4 positions, accumulating 315 runs at an average of 39.37, including four half-centuries. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has opened in T20Is on nine occasions, amassing 400 runs at a strike rate of 161.29. Kohli teamed up with Rohit as an opener in a T20I against England in 2021.
