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Published 20:05 IST, August 6th 2023

'It'll be exciting': Rohit Sharma drops MASSIVE retirement update With T20 WC comment

The Hardik Pandya led Indian cricket team will face West Indies in the second T20I international at the Providence Stadium on Sunday.

Reported by: Anirban Sarkar
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India's loss at the hands of West Indies triggered a major outrage among cricket fans. The Hardik Pandya led side lost by a mere four runs at Trinidad & Tobago and still will have four T20I matches to prove their worth. Ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup, there will be severe concerns over India's chances in the upcoming cricketing extravaganza. The second T20I international will be played at the Providence Stadium on Sunday.

3 things you need to know

  • India claimed the Test series 1-0 and the ODI series 2-1
  • The Men in Blue lost the first T20I by four runs
  • West Indies failed to qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup

Will Rohit Sharma claim a place in the T20 World Cup?

Hardik Pandya has been given the charge after the completion of the last T20 World Cup and he is expected to lead the line in the next T20 World Cup which will be held next year.

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Rohit Sharma's imminent future has been a subject of speculation as the 36 year old seems to be in the twilight period of his career. The Mumbai IndianS skipper is all set to lead India in the upcoming ICC o World Cup but with the selectors preferring a young setup in the shortest format, there will be a huge question mark over his place in the team.

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Rohit Sharma cleared the air on his future

But Rohit cleared the air on his future as he hinted he will not be retiring until the start of the 2024 T20 World Cup. A video is doing rounds on the social media and the player could be seen saying, "More than just going and enjoying, there is another reason to come here (in the USA). Because you know the World Cup is coming.

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"In June, there will be the T20 World Cup (2024) happening in this part of the world. So, I'm pretty sure everyone is excited. So yaa, we look forward to that."

India will be pitted as one of the favourites in the next edition of the T20 World Cup.

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20:05 IST, August 6th 2023