Wasim Jaffer, the former India opener, has unveiled his picks for the 15-member India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. This tournament will be played in the USA and the West Indies in June.
There is a lot of speculation about several spots in the Indian T20 squad. While some of the spots are considered to be given, positions like the second wicketkeeper, backup spinner, and fast bowler are yet to be confirmed.
The Indian selectors will meet with Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid this week to identify the team for the T20 World Cup, which will be hosted in the USA and the West Indies in June. There’s still a lot of talk about the spots available, even though a few people have already claimed them.
With the emergence of younger talent and their advanced age, experienced players like captain Rohit Sharma and batting great Virat Kohli to win the T20 World Cup 2024.
Wasim Jaffer names a balanced Indian T20 World Cup squad
Wasim Jaffer’s chosen team features some seasoned players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the top of the order. Rohit will lead the team as captain.
In the T20 World Cup 2024, Virat’s experience and track record will be invaluable. Given Jaiswal’s performance in international cricket, Jaffer appears to have faith in the young player despite his disappointing IPL season. He’ll probably start for the side as the backup opener.
Suryakumar Yadav has also joined Jaffer’s squad. One of the world’s most aggressive batters is the star player. Jaffer’s team now includes Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson, both of whom are playing fantastically in the IPL 2024. Except for one of the two wicketkeepers, who is probably going to be utilized as a backup, the majority of these players should start in the starting lineup.
Additionally, he selected Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya, two all-rounders. Hardik’s recent form and fitness are a cause for concern. It’s most likely because of his track record and reputation that he was chosen. Shivam Dube is one of the top batters in the current IPL 2024. Rinku Singh has also been named in the squad as a finisher.
Jaffer has picked three spinners Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal. With his ability to both take wickets and limit runs, Kuldeep has been the greatest spinner in the IPL 2024, but Chahal has continued to have a strong season with the ball.
However, surprisingly Jaffer has picked only three pacers in the Indian squad. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh are Jaffer’s picks in the India T20 World Cup squad. Bumrah is certain to lead the India pace attack and along with Arshdeep Singh will be India’s key bowler in death overs.
Wasim Jaffer’s Indian T20 World Cup squad in 2024: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.
My India squad for T20 WC:
1. Rohit (C)
2. Jaiswal
3. Kohli
4. SKY
5. Pant (WK)
6. Samson (WK)
7. Hardik
8. Dube
9. Rinku
10. Jadeja
11. Kuldeep
12. Chahal
13. Bumrah
14. Siraj
15. ArshdeepWhat's yours? #T20WorldCup
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) April 28, 2024
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