There is a lot of buzz around the T20 World Cup 2022. Teams are gearing up for the showdown in Australia. It is expected that stars from all teams will assemble down under to gun for glory. Australia, the home team are defending champions too. It is the first time that the T20 World Cup will be played in Australia. The conclusion of this World Cup might see a lot of player retirements. Here we look at Cricketers Who Might Retire From T20I Post T20 WC?
We look at 5 Cricketers Who Might Retire From T20I Post T20 WC:
#5 Aaron Finch
He was not an automatic choice for captaincy post the sandpaper gate scandal. But Australia really had no other choice. Finch to everyone’s surprise has proven to be an able leader. He led Australia to the World Cup semis in the 2019 ODI World Cup. Finch went one better in T20 World Cup 2021. He led Australia to maiden T20 World Cup glory. It is almost certain that he would want to bid the format in front of his home ground post the T20 World Cup 2022.
#4 Shakib Al Hasan
He is undoubtedly the greatest cricketer of his country across formats. Shakib Al Hasan is the only cricketer in T20I to accomplish a stupendous double. He has scored more than 2000 runs and picked up 100 wickets in T20Is. Hasan is a proven performer across different cricketing leagues too. He has for far too long shouldered the burden of a cricket-crazy nation. The T20 World Cup 2022 might just be the last stop for Hasan.
#3 David Warner
He looked down and out in IPL 2021. David Warner was even left out from a franchise he had captained not so long ago. A hurt Warner took out all his frustration on the T20 World Cup 2021 that followed. He won the player of the tournament award. Warner was back to his usual self in IPL 2022. He will be looking to finish on a high in T20 World Cup 2022. It is unlikely that the battle-hardened veteran will continue playing post the World Cup.
#2 Rohit Sharma
There is a lot riding on Rohit Sharma’s shoulders in this World Cup. India is without ICC silverware for 9 years. Captain Sharma is expected to successfully lead the side in the World Cup. He is a proven captain with most IPL title wins (5). Sharma has also tasted success as India’s Captain leading them to wins in multi-national tournaments. He will be eyeing the double in two years. Hence it is safe to say that Sharma might give up on the T20I format post the T20 World Cup 2022.
#1 Virat Kohli
The biggest name in the game is Virat Kohli. He continues to dominate headlines despite giving up captaincy. Virat Kohli is suffering from a prolonged loss of form. He will be eager to make amends in the big tournament.
Kohli who has been part of an ODI World Cup winning team, and a Champions Trophy winning team, will want to add the missing silverware to his name. The T20 World Cup 2022 might be the destination where it comes a full circle for Kohli. If India achieves their goal, Kohli is certain to bid adieu to the format.
