The anticipation is high as the selection for India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024 is set to be announced today. The BCCI selectors are currently in Ahmedabad, where they will discuss the 15-player squad for the marquee event scheduled to begin on June 1 in the USA and the West Indies.
Former cricketers have been weighing in on their picks for the squad. Irfan Pathan believes India should have five good bowlers, including wrist spinners like Ravi Bishnoi and Kuldeep Yadav. Sources from the BCCI selection committee have hinted at Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul being likely selections as wicketkeepers, with Shivam Dube also in contention. Additionally, Sanju Samson is reportedly set to be India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter for the tournament.
As the speculation continues, reports suggest that Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are likely to be the openers for India, with Virat Kohli slated for the number 3 spot and Suryakumar Yadav at number 4. The fast bowling department is expected to feature Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and either Avesh Khan or Mohammed Siraj.
The debate over Hardik Pandya’s inclusion persists due to his poor form in the IPL, but the TINA factor (there is no alternative) may work in his favor. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders principal owner Shah Rukh Khan has expressed his desire for left-handed power-hitter Rinku Singh to make it to the T20 World Cup squad.
Stay tuned for more updates on India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad selection as the day unfolds.