Virat Kohli appeared dejected in the locker room after a swift departure in the 2024 T20 World Cup semifinal clash between India and England. The showdown unfolded at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday June 27. This occurred as the righthander exited after a mere nine runs courtesy of pacer Reece Topley.
Virat Kohli looked good, striking a six and a double off Topley in the third over, but he was unable to build on his success. It was the first time he had failed to reach fifty in a T20 World Cup quarterfinal.
In a video circulating on X, Virat Kohli was seen in a melancholy mood as India’s head coach Rahul Dravid approached him to check on him. Watch the video below:
Don't be sad, King Virat Kohli. We will win! We want a roaring Kohli. We can't see you like this. ????????#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/a1zoso3wpr
— Yanika_Lit (@LogicLitLatte) June 27, 2024
Virat Kohli lackluster display in the 2024 T20 World Cup is deeply disappointing tallying a meager 75 runs throughout seven games. The revered Delhiborn batsman faced the ignominy of departing for a duck in his recent match against Australia.
Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav Stabilize India After Early Wickets in IND vs ENG 2024 T20 World Cup Semifinal; Rain Interrupts
Rohit Sharma the captain of the Indian team alongside Suryakumar Yadav showcased great composure as they stabilized Indias innings subsequent to the early departures of Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant in the semifinal.
The Men in Blue were cruising at 65/2 after eight overs with Rohit smashing 37 runs off 26 balls and Suryakumar contributing 13 off seven until the rain decided to play spoilsport. Pant was the final batsman to depart caught by Jonny Bairstow at midwicket off Sam Curran. He only managed to score four runs off six balls before walking back to the pavilion.
Rohit Sharma team is set on extending their unrivaled success in the monumental ICC tournament. Looking ahead with determination they plan to rectify their previous setback a resounding 10wicket defeat to England during the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinals in Adelaide.
In contrast, the Jos Buttler led squad has lost to Australia and South Africa in the current edition. However, they finished second in the Super-Eight stage and advanced to the semifinals. The defending champions will be hoping to reach consecutive finals in search of their third championship at the competition.
If the match is abandoned due to rain, India will qualify because they finished first in the Super-Eight Group 1 points standings. Meanwhile, England finished second against South Africa in Group 2.