Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has weighed in on the much-debated topic of India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. With speculations rife about who should make the cut and who should miss out, Pathan has presented his bold 15-member squad for the tournament set to take place in June.
Top-order
At the top of the batting order, Irfan has selected Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Virat Kohli. These players, according to him, provide the necessary firepower to kickstart India’s innings. With four players identified for the two opening slots, Shubman Gill remains a strong reserve option. Both Kohli and Gill also offer flexibility, being capable of slotting into the No. 3 position if needed.
Middle-order
In the middle-order, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube have been given the responsibility to stabilize the innings and provide impetus in the crucial middle overs. Hardik Pandya, despite his recent struggles, retains his place as the sole pace-bowling all-rounder. Notably, there is no place for Sanju Samson in the team, with Pant being the only designated wicketkeeper. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are among the notable exclusions.
Spinners
The spin department sees Ravindra Jadeja as the sole spin-bowling all-rounder. He is accompanied by Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. The absence of Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakravarthy might raise a few eyebrows among fans.
Pacers
Jasprit Bumrah leads the pace bowling attack, supported by Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh. While names like T Natarajan, Mayank Yadav, and Khaleel Ahmed have been discussed, Pathan has opted for the tried-and-tested combination among pacers.
Conclusion
Here’s a quick recap of Irfan Pathan’s 15-member Indian squad for T20 World Cup 2024:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Rinku Singh
- Shivam Dube
- Hardik Pandya
- Rishabh Pant
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
While Pathan’s picks might raise some eyebrows, it reflects his vision for a team that could bring glory to India in the T20 World Cup 2024.
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