Selectors can't think that IPL is a place for Kohli to prove his quality: MSK Prasad

Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, there have been widespread reports claiming that star India batter Virat Kohli will miss out from the squad. According to reports, chief selector Ajit Agarkar is looking at youngsters for the T20 extravaganza. However, former chief selector MSK Prasad feels the former India captain is crucial for India in the mega event.

Notably, Kohli has a phenomenal record in the T20 World Cup being the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 1141 runs from 25 innings at an average of 81.5 with 14 half-centuries to his name. Further speaking about Kohli’s class, Prasad said that he was never out of the team due to his form but only due to family reasons.

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"Kohli is crucial for India in the T20 World Cup. The selectors can't think that IPL is a place for him to prove his quality. He was never out of the team for his form. He missed India matches because of family reasons. He has been in form for a long time. He will make runs in this IPL as well," Prasad told the official broadcasters of IPL, on Monday.

Notably, Kohli was awarded Player of the Tournament in the back-to-back editions of the T20 World Cup in 2014 (319 runs) and 2016 (273 runs). He also finished as the leading run-scorer of the previous edition of the tournament in Australia with 296 runs to his name. He also finished as the fourth-highest run scorer of the IPL 2023 with 639 runs to his name from 14 innings.

MSK Prasad lauds MS Dhoni's commitment for CSK

Meanwhile, Prasad also spoke about the legacy of legendary wicketkeeper batter MS Dhoni who will be playing his 15^th season for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The former BCCI selector lauded Dhoni for his commitment to the franchise highlighting the fact that he played the entire previous season with an injury.

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"At 42, Dhoni is still playing for CSK which shows his commitment to the team. Playing for a single franchise for so many years, he has made a huge impact on the team and on fans. He played the entire league with an injury to his leg and won the title," he added.