'Captaincy Quota': Rohit Sharma's T20 World Cup spot questioned after Mumbai batter scores 8 off 8 against Delhi

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Rohit Sharma's T20 World Cup 2024 spot was questioned by fans after being dismissed for eight off eight balls against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, April 27.

On a day when over 500 runs were scored in the match, Rohit Sharma failed to get going as Mumbai Indians came out to chase a mammoth 258-run target.

The 36-year-old, who had scored a 63-ball hundred against Afghanistan at the same venue in World Cup 2023, managed to hit just one four before Khaleel Ahmed dismissed him on the first ball of the fourth over.

Rohit Sharma has a hundred to his name in this season but he has looked far from impressive. The right-hand opener was dismissed for six off five in his second-last match against Rajasthan Royals. Rohit has got out inside 40 runs in six out of his nine IPL 2024 innings. He has crossed the 50-run mark only once.

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The Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 is expected to be announced soon and fans have expressed concerns over the form of Rohit. Notably, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has already announced that Rohit Sharma would lead the Men in Blue at the ICC showpiece event.

Fans question Rohit Sharma's form and place in T20 World Cup 2024

Talking about the match, Delhi Capitals posted 257/4 after 27-ball 84 by opener Jake Fraser-McGurk. Shai Hope (41 off 17) and Tristan Stubbs (48* off 25) also chipped in with handy contributions.

In reply, Mumbai Indians gave it their but fell 10 runs short of the target. Tilak Varma top-scored for the side with 63 off 32, and there were also notable contributions from Hardik Pandya (46 off 24), and Tim David (37 off 17). Delhi pacers Mukesh Kumar and Rasikh Dar Salam picked three wickets apiece.