T20 World Cup 2024 Squad LIVE Updates© BCCI
T20 World Cup 2024 team announcement live: According to reports, the meeting between chief selector Ajit Agarkar and some BCCI officials has started in Mumbai. This is a significant development as Team India's 15-member squad will be finalized soon. Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has backed Rinku Singh for a place in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Srikkanth has stated that Rinku has proven his worth and should be a “certainty” in the Indian team. All-rounder Hardik Pandya's bowling fitness will be one of the key talking points at the meeting of BCCI secretary Jay Shah and other officials.
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12:53 (IST)
T20 WC 2024 team announcement live: BCCI meeting begins
So the biggest update of the day is here as the much-awaited between chief selector Ajit Agarkar and some BCCI officials has begun. According to some reports, the meeting will be held in Mumbai, but according to news agency PTI's report, the meeting would take place in Ahmedabad. This is a very crucial meeting as the 15-member squad of Team India is being finalized. Stay tuned for all live updates.
12:27 (IST)
Team announcement T20 World Cup 2024 live: Srikkanth further explained
“Going by recent form or chances, he (Rinku Singh) doesn't have enough chances. Ultimately, you have to forget who the player is and look at his record. Is he a great player?” is a deadly player, is he fit? So Rinku Singh must be assured, he must get the visa and he will fasten his seat belt to take the flight to the United States to play the game as one of the 15 members in the game. the side,” Srikkanth added.
12:16 (IST)
Team announcement T20 World Cup 2024 live: India backs Rinku Singh
“A classic example is Rinku Singh. Rinku Singh is a certainty in my 15. He hasn't gotten that many opportunities to play in the IPL but you see his international track record, it's a great track record. Great track record in South Africa and with every chance he gets, Rinku Singh should be a certainty in the 15,” said Krishnamachari Srikkanth.
12:14 (IST)
T20 World Cup 2024 Team Announcement Live: Lots of middle order batters
The problem of abundance worries the selection committee. Besides the openers, the selectors have to pick the middle-order batsmen, who can add depth to the Indian batting line-up. Suryakumar Yadav will most likely secure his place while the battle will be between the likes of Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma. Of these three, Rinku has been a regular in Team India since 2023 and has proven his potential time and again. However, Dube and Tilak's bravery cannot be overlooked.
12:04 (IST)
T20 World Cup 2024 Team Announcement Live: Who Will Be The Third Opener?
The selection committee has the tough task of choosing the third opener for Team India. The first opener will be skipper Rohit Sharma and if reports are to be believed, star Virat Kohli is backed by many former cricketers to be promoted as the opener. Only one player of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill is likely to make the squad and will have to bat at number 3.
11:42 (IST)
Team Announcement T20 World Cup 2024 Live: Samson's Consistent Performance
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has left everyone thoroughly impressed with a brilliant batting performance in the ongoing edition of the IPL. It is the first time in the decade that Samson has delivered consistent performances in the IPL, making him a strong candidate for the wicketkeeper role for the upcoming T20 World Cup. So far, Samson has scored 385 points in 9 matches, with a strike rate of 161.09
11:31 (IST)
Team announcement T20 World Cup 2024 live: Hardik's bowling fitness is a concern
A major challenge for the selectors will be the bowling fitness of all-rounder Hardik Pandya. The star all-rounder, who is known for his medium-pace bowling and aggressive batting style, is having an average outing in the ongoing edition of the IPL. His pace is not optimal and he only bowls two overs in each match. However, the selectors have a tough decision to make as they finalize the squad for the big event.
11:23 (IST)
T20 WC 2024 team announcement live: key talking points from the meetings
The position of the second wicketkeeper and the position of all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the side will be the two talking points of the selection meeting. Clearly, KL Rahul (IPL strike rate of 144 and 378 runs so far) and Sanju Samson (385 runs at a strike rate of 161) are still locked in a battle for the second wicketkeeper's spot.
11:17 (IST)
T20 World Cup 2024 team announcement live: Ahmedabad meeting
As BCCI secretary Jay Shah is currently busy with his political commitments, the meeting between him and the selection committee will take place in Ahmedabad. The officials will meet to finalize India's 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. If reports are to be believed, the team announcement will take place on Wednesday.
10:59 (IST)
T20 WC 2024 team announcement live: Jay Shah meets BCCI
After chief selector Ajit Agarkar's meeting with skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday, BCCI secretary Jay Shah is now likely to hold another meeting with other BCCI officials to discuss the squad. This could be the last call as ICC had given a deadline of May 1 for the squad announcement. It is very likely that the team will be announced today evening.
10:54 (IST)
T20 World Cup 2024 Team Announcement Live: Hello
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Team India's squad announcement for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting from June, co-hosted by the United States and West Indies. Stay tuned for all live updates.
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