The selection of the Indian cricket team for the T20 World Cup will not be an easy affair at all for the BCCI and the Indian team management. Although the majority of players are sure, according to the various reports, there are certain points that will be intensely debated. While the players in the XI are self-selected, the main point of contention is the players in the backup role. Like the backup opener, or the backup pacer and wicketkeeper.
According to a report in Cricbuzz, the onus falls on Indian captain Rohit Sharma to decide two important points. They are wondering whether to add a fourth specialist pacer, with Hardik Pandya already in the squad, and whether they should consider Shubman Gill.
The report also claimed that Hardik Pandya may not be the automatic choice for the vice-captaincy. Rishabh Pant, who has made a remarkable recovery from injury and is playing great cricket for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2024, is also in discussion, the report said. It further added that Yuzvendra Chahal, IPL's highest wicket-taker, may not be picked for the T20 World Cup. Kuldeep Yadav will be the top spinner while Axar Patel will beat Ravi Bishnoi in the race for the second spinner.
The report further claimed that the top order will have skipper Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav. The middle order consists of Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. In addition, Shivam Dube or Rinku Singh will be present, while there is a choice between Sanju Samson and KL Rahul for the second wicketkeeper.
Hardik Pandya's performance as a player also left a lot to be desired for the MI fans as he scored just 197 runs in 9 matches and picked up 4 wickets with the ball at an exorbitant economy rate of 11.95.
Ahead of the announcement of the 2024 T20 World Cup squad, DailyExpertNews Sports conducted a survey to see what the fans think. According to the poll, which was conducted on DailyExpertNews Cricket's WhatsApp channel, fans feel that Hardik should not be part of the Indian cricket team for the competition.
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