India will need 'experienced' Kohli, Rohit at T20 World Cup 2024: Irfan Pathan

Listen to Story Irfan Pathan feels that India will need the experience of both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on and off the field during the T20 World Cup 2024 as there will be quite a few unknown pitches during the tournament. was announced on January 5, with India being grouped with Ireland, Pakistan, USA and Canada.

, will see them play three of their group stage matches in New York and the final one in Florida. The big question heading into the tournament has been the availability of Kohli and Rohit. since India's World Cup 2022 semi final exit. However, the star duo are reportedly eager to play the tournament in June this year.

Speaking to Star Sports, Pathan said he would love to see Kohli back in the format as he was able to regain his touch during the T20 World Cup 2022 and IPL 2023. Pathan also suggested that the unknown pitches in the USA and the Carribean would require experienced campaigners to boost the squad. "Personally, I would like to see Virat on the pitch because when we talk about two years back, definitely he was not in his best form.

But the last IPL and T20 were one of the most amazing tournaments for him. Also, when you are playing in countries like West Indies and the USA, there are quite a few unknown pitches, and here you will need experienced players like Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both on and off the field," said Pathan.

Pathan would conclude by saying the selection of both stars would ultimately be a call by the team management and would depend on their fitness. However, the former cricketer expressed his desire to see both men perform in the T20 World Cup, especially with Rohit also regaining his touch. "The playing of both the players also depends upon team management and their fitness, but I would love seeing both of them on the field, especially when Rohit has also changed his form and has been making a lot of runs in One Day Cricket," said Pathan..