BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Supports Virat Kohli's Decision, Rohit Sharma to Lead India in ICC T20 World Cup

Backing Kohli's Decision: BCCI secretary Jay Shah extends support to Virat Kohli's decision to miss the ongoing Test series against England, emphasizing Kohli's right to personal leave and urging trust and backing from everyone in the cricketing fraternity.

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Kohli's Absence: Kohli initially withdrew from the first two Tests citing personal reasons, later extending his absence for the entire series. The board respects and supports Kohli's decision, acknowledging his commitment and integrity

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T20 World Cup Speculations: When questioned about Kohli's participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, Shah refrains from direct comments, suggesting discussions will be held soon. He confirms Rohit Sharma's captaincy for the event,

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Rohit Sharma's Leadership: Shah highlights Rohit Sharma's leadership abilities, citing India's impressive performance in the recent ODI World Cup under his captaincy.

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India's Trophy Drought: Reflecting on India's trophy drought since 2013, Shah acknowledges the team's consistent performances across various ICC tournaments but acknowledges the elusive victory in major tournaments.

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ICC T20 World Cup Details: Shah provides insights into India's schedule and opponents in the ICC T20 World Cup, emphasizing the team's preparations and expectations for the tournament in the West Indies and the U

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Stadium Renaming: On a separate note, Shah announces the renaming of the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium after veteran cricket administrator Niranjan Shah, honoring his contributions to cricket administration and the sport as a whole.

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