The T20 World Cup 2024 will start in a few days. This year, the tournament will be held in the United States and the Caribbean Islands, just seven months after the last ICC event. The 2024 Mega event could be the last for some of the best players of this generation. David Warner has already announced it will be his final international event, and there’s speculation that other top stars might also retire from T20 cricket after this tournament concludes. Let’s explore some of the finest cricketing talents that might be playing their Last T20 World Cup.
Players Who Will be Playing Their Last T20 World Cup
David Warner: Australia
Australia opener David Warner, one of the best all-format batters in the world, has already announced that the T20 World Cup will be his final assignment for Australia. The opener has already retired from his ODI and Test career and hopes to go out with a bang in June 2024. Warner played his last Test against Pakistan in Sydney earlier this year. The 37-year-old ended his remarkable career as one of the best openers in all formats of the game.
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Virat Kohli: India
When we talk about the chase master in world cricket, especially in white-ball cricket, one name automatically comes to mind: Virat Kohli. Virat, who is currently 35 years old, might play in his last T20 World Cup and make room for the youngsters. In India, before the announcement of the squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, some sources said that Kohli might miss the squad. However, all the speculation has been put to rest, and the run machine has been included in the squad.
Rohit Sharma: India
Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest white-ball cricketers India has ever produced. It seemed like Sharma was out of India’s plans after the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final loss, but he returned just a few months before the 2024 edition of the tournament. There were also rumours that Hardik Pandya would lead India in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Rohit Sharma is currently 37, and it is unlikely that he will extend his T20I career until 2026 when the next tournament will be held. When Rohit Sharma takes the pitch on June 5 in New York, he will become only the second player in the history of the T20 World Cup to play in all its editions. Only Shakib Al Hasan will match him when he leads Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on June 8.
Trent Boult: New Zealand
Trent Boult is one of New Zealand’s finest seam bowlers. At 34, Boult is currently a freelancer with the New Zealand national team. He has informed the team that he won’t be available for most of the year. The left-arm pacer opted out of the New Zealand central contracts in August 2022 However, Boult has expressed his desire to participate in ICC tournaments, which is why he has returned to play for the Blackcaps. Boult might play his last T20 World Cup, as management will focus on new faces.
Andre Russell: West Indies
Andre Russell is one of the biggest hitters of the cricket ball. He can clear the rope on any ground with ease. The big West Indies all-rounder played well in the Indian Premier League. Russell excelled in both batting and bowling and for the first time in a while, he completed the entire season without getting hurt. The 36-year-old Russell might play his last T20 World Cup and focus on franchise cricket.
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