New Delhi, March 15 -- Stating that star batter Virat Kohli is a must in India's ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad, former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth on Friday said it would not be possible to play without Virat as the team needs the "sheet anchor."

Srikkanth's comments come amid media reports that Virat could be dropped from India's T20 World Cup squad to make way for youngsters.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth rubbished all talks around Virat's status for the tournament, slamming the "rumour mongers". He pointed out that it was Virat who took India to the semifinals of the last edition in Australia.

"No chance (Virat missing out on T20 World Cup). It is not possible to be without Virat Kohli at the T20 World Cup. He is the...