Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal have earned recalls to India’s T20 World Cup squad, while in-form finisher Rinku Singh has been left out. Samson’s consistent performances in the IPL and Chahal’s impressive wicket-taking abilities have paved the way for their comebacks. However, Rinku Singh, despite his stellar record in T20Is, has missed out on a spot in the 15-member squad due to a underwhelming IPL campaign.
Dube’s Power-Hitting Prowess Earns Nod
Shivam Dube’s impressive power-hitting and improved showing against pace in the ongoing IPL have earned him a place in the World Cup squad. The hard-hitting left-hander has hammered 350 runs at a strike rate of 172.41, showcasing his ability to clear the boundaries with ease.
Spin Riches and Pace Battery for India
India’s squad boasts a strong spin attack with the left-arm trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav complementing the experienced Yuzvendra Chahal. On the pace front, the selectors have picked Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh as the frontline options.
The rest of the squad features familiar names like Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and the wicketkeeping duo of Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson.
India will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on June 5 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, with the venue set to host three of India’s four group stage matches.
Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj. Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan
