Kohli and Rohit for T20 World Cup 2024: Choice depends on game plans says Kallis

Listen to Story Jacques Kallis has given his thoughts on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being a part of the Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Despite their absence from T20I games since December 2022, focusing instead on the ODI World Cup, in January 2024. This marked their return to the format after a 14 month hiatus.

Their inclusion suggests that they are in contention for the T20 World Cup 2024, set to begin on June 1, 2024. It has been reported that the duo are eager to return to the side for the upcoming ICC event. With their vast experience and ability to handle pressure, former players and selectors back their presence in the team, believing it could be crucial for India's performance at the ICC event.

Speaking to ANI, Kallis commented on the Indian star duo being there for the T20 World Cup. The legendary all rounder said that there needs to be a balance between on how the team management wants to go in the tournament and what the games plans are. Kallis also commented that experience would play a big role in the tournament as well.

"I think there has to be a balance between the two. It depends on how you want to go in the tournament and what your game plans are. Experience has a big role for sure,” said Kallis. Kallis also commented on the Newlands pitch used for the second Test between South Africa and India. The match would go down as the shortest Test in the history of the game and .

Kallis said that he was a little disappointed with the pitch that was on offer for both sides. "It is sad that it went that way. You want two quality sides to playing on a good surface. A little disappointing but both sides had to play on that surface and India outplayed SA on a tough surface,” Kallis said..