Sunil Gavaskar, the cricket legend, pondered Monday on the future of the Indian Premier League after Virat Kohli was forced to withdraw from the current Test series against England for personal reasons.

On March 22, the 24th IPL will begin with Chennai Super Kings, defending champions, facing Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chepauk.

The talisman of the RCB withdrew from the Indian test squad before the first game in Hyderabad. Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcomed their second child earlier this month.

“Kya woh khelenge… kuch reason ke liye khel nahin rahe hain, shaayad ho sakta hai ki IPL ki liye bhi na khele (Will he play… “He is not playing for some reason. He may not even play in IPL,”

Sunil Gavaskar replied rather cheekily when asked whether Kohli would want to score runs in IPL after returning from a long hiatus.

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Gavaskar said on Monday that Dhruv Jurel of the Rajasthan Royals has the potential to be the star performer of the IPL.

In his second Test, Jurel won the Man of the Match award after his outstanding batting performances, including a 90 and an unbeaten score of 39, in India’s five-wicket series-clinching victory over England.

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Kohli and Anushka revealed that Akaay had been born on February 15. By the time IPL 2024 begins on March 22, more than a month will have passed – or a full month and a half, to be exact – since Akaay was born.

Modern-day cricket players seldom take more than four weeks off to return to cricket after the birth of their baby. The players often take a few days or a week off to spend time with their spouse and new child. We expect Kohli’s return to the IPL.

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Kohli had said in an earlier video for Star Sports, “For me, loyalty, faith and love that my fans have shown me over many years are far more valuable.”

Kohli’s absence from the IPL 2024 is impossible for a franchise player who has such strong and profound emotions towards his fanbase.

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He could be promoted to the next level. After this Test match performance, Jurel may be the star. “Akash Deep, who was missing in RCB last season as a death over specialist, could be given more exposure and get more exposure within RCB.”

Gavaskar also praised Mumbai Indians for making Hardik Pandya the captain of the team, which allowed Rohit Sharma the freedom to bat without having to worry about the extra responsibility of leading a side.

“To allow Rohit the opportunity to play as a batter… It has been a very busy season for him. First, he had his World Cup and then this series.

This will allow him to play freely without having to worry about other players. I think it will be a great move for Mumbai Indians.

It would be a great asset for Hardik to have Rohit as a captain. Hardik will love having Rohit as his ‘captain.’ Let’s not hurry, Rishabh

Rishabh Pant’s long-awaited return after surviving an almost fatal car accident thrilled Gavaskar as well..

“I am also a huge fan of his. The most important thing for me is that he be as healthy as before so that he could come and entertain us.

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It will be difficult for him, and it will take time before he can get the batting fluency. It’s good that he started training.

“Gavaskar stated that Rishabh Pan might not have used his crucial part in batting and keeping as we are accustomed to, initially.”

He is a man who can think quickly. When he is fully fit, the Delhi Capitals captaincy should go to him.

“Let us remain hopeful.” It is the first time he has returned to full fitness. “Let’s not hurry him into something that will cause a setback,” he said. KKR dark horse, Pandit-Gambhir interaction key’

Gavaskar named Kolkata Knight Riders as a dark horse in the IPL, despite mentioning Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings as his favorite teams.

He said that for KKR’s success, the “interaction between coach Chandrakant Pandit” and their former IPL winning captain Gautam Gambhir will be key.

Both Gambhir and Pandit have strong personalities, and their interaction would be crucial. They must combine. If they connect, KKR could be a strong contender to win the title.”

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