Experience and track record outweigh IPL performance in India’s T20 World Cup squad selection | Cricket News

The T20 World Cup squad selection has sparked debate and intrigue among cricket fans as India’s selectors have opted for a pragmatic and conservative approach, overlooking some standout performers from the IPL season. Questions have been raised about the absence of players like Abhishek Sharma, Harshit Rana, and Varun Chakravarthy, as well as the exclusion of players from the IPL finalists.

The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has chosen experience and pedigree over recent form in the IPL, raising concerns about whether this strategy will pay off in the unpredictable and fluid T20 World Cup format. With the likes of Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh finding a place only among the reserves, the squad selection has left fans wondering about the team’s composition and strategy.

Captain Rohit Sharma has defended the selection process, emphasizing the importance of long-term planning and the different challenges posed by the World Cup compared to the IPL. While players like Virat Kohli have shown exceptional form in the IPL, selectors have prioritized experience and adaptability for the upcoming tournament in the West Indies.

As India prepares to compete for the T20 World Cup title, all eyes will be on how the team performs and whether the selectors’ conservative approach was justified. The tournament will not only test India’s squad but also shape future selection policies, raising the age-old question of whether recent IPL form should hold more weight in a T20 World Cup.