Kohli happens to be the only Indian team member who hasn’t reached New York till now.
The global showpiece tournament will get underway on June 1, while the Men in Blue will open their campaign against Ireland at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York on June 5.
After landing in USA, the Indian players had their first training session on Wednesday (May 29). However, Kohli's arrival is still pending.
Kohli was recently seen in Mumbai with wife Anushka Sharma and former India teammate Zaheer Khan. The star batter has reportedly requested an extended break after the two-month-long IPL.
"There has been no update on his travel status from the BCCI yet," reported ESPNCricinfo.
Virat Kohli was last seen in action in the IPL 2024 Eliminator clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals on May 22.
According to PTI, Kohli is likely to arrive in New York on Friday (May 31). "Kohli took a break for personal work after RCB's IPL ouster and in all likelihood, he will join the squad by Friday," the news agency stated.
However, doubts remain over Kohli's participation in India's only warm-up match against Bangladesh on June 1.
"It is not clear if he would be able to take part in the only warm-up game against Bangladesh on Saturday after a long flight," PTI wrote.
Virat Kohli’s performance in the IPL 2024 was nothing short of remarkable as he amassed 741 runs in 15 innings at an average of 61.75 and a strike rate of 154.69, including one hundred and five half-centuries.
Kohli finished the season as the leading run-getter, helping RCB qualify for the playoffs despite winning only one of their initial eight matches.