Rohit Sharma will once again have the responsibility to end India's ICC trophy drought after 11 years as the 'Men in Blue' will begin their campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. While Rohit is all set to lead Team India, all-rounder Hardik Pandya will have the responsibility of his deputy. India would be playing their inaugural match of the major T20 tournament against Ireland on June 5, whereas they are all set to play Pakistan in a high-profile match in New York on June 9. ICC T20 World Cup 2024: From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, Top Five Cricketers Eyeing Last Shot At T20 WC Glory

Rohit Sharma has been decent with the bat for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024 so far and smashed a hundred against the Chennai Super Kings. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya who was roped in as the team's captain after the IPL 2024 auction has showcased dismal form with both bat and ball. Pandya was also clueless about the captaincy. MI have been already ruled out from the playoffs of the cash-rich league and there were always rift rumours between him and Rohit throughout the tournament. Pandya had to face boos from the crowd and was alleged to disrespect Sharma on the field. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, Captain Rohit Sharma Unveil Indian Team's New T20I Jersey Ahead ICC T20 World Cup 2024 (Watch Video)

Now as per a new report by Dainik Jagran, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma weren't in favour of picking Hardik Pandya in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad. The report adds that Pandya was picked by the Indian selection committee under pressure. However, the reason behind the pressure wasn't disclosed. The report further added that Rohit Sharma may quit the T20 format after the World Cup.

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