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S Sreesanth picks his 15 member Indian squad for the T20 World Cup; no place for KL Rahul

April 27, 2024

Sreesanth's Indian Squad for T20 World Cup

The anticipation among cricket enthusiasts is palpable as the eagerly awaited T20 World Cup is set to kick off on June 1 in West Indies and USA. India’s match against Ireland on June 5 will mark the beginning of their campaign in the prestigious tournament. With the event looming large, several former cricketers, cricket pundits, and sports commentators have weighed in on the ideal squad composition for India. Adding voice to the discussion, S Sreesanth disclosed his preferred squad for the global extravaganza.

Sreesanth unveils his Indian squad for the T20 World Cup

During a discussion on Star Sports, Sreesanth revealed India’s formidable squad. With a captivating mix of seasoned veterans and promising youngsters, the squad showcases some of India’s top talents, offering the potential to break India’s trophy drought in global ICC tournaments.

Rohit Sharma to be captain

After witnessing Rohit Sharma’s impressive innings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Sreeshanth selected him as the skipper of the Indian side.

Substantial batting lineup

The Indian team’s top order will feature big power hitters such as Rohit, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Virat Kohli, supported by the robust middle order of Shivam Dube and Suryakumar Yadav. With these exceptional batters at the helm, the team possesses the capability to overpower bowlers and secure victories against opponents.

Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant as wicket-keepers

The inclusion of in-form wicket-keeper batters Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant will offer vital support to the team from behind the stumps. Additionally, these phenomenal players can deliver exceptional performances with the bat at the top and middle order of the team.

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The credible all-rounders

The addition of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja to the team will create a seamless blend of bowling proficiency, agile fielding, and aggressive batting, ensuring vital equilibrium in every dimension of the game.

The quality spinners

The Indian team’s spin department will be led by Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal. The duo, popularly known as the Kulcha among ICT fans, will prove beneficial in breaking the cemented batting partnerships of rival teams.

The vicious pace attack

The lethal pacer unit consisting of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav and Mohammed Siraj will effortlessly dismantle quality batters with their destructive bowling skills.

The 15-member Indian squad chosen by Sreesanth

Rohit Sharma (c), Rishabh Pant (vc & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Shivam Dube, Mayank Yadav and Sanju Samson (wk)