India is gearing up for the ICC T20 World Cup scheduled for June this year in the USA and the Caribbean. Irfan Pathan has shared his thoughts on the 15-member squad he believes can secure the coveted trophy for India.
The final selection of India’s T20 World Cup squad is expected in late April, just before the May 1 deadline. Teams are allowed to make adjustments to their rosters until May 25.
The first batch of Indian cricketers, whose teams fail to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs, will depart for the United States on May 19. Additionally, India’s chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, is slated to attend the MI versus RR match on Monday to scout for talent.
Taking these factors into account, Irfan Pathan outlined his preferred Team India squad in a discussion with ESPNCricinfo.
Irfan Pathan backs Mohsin Khan in T20 World Cup 2024 squad
According to Pathan, India’s batting lineup will continue to rely on the likes of Rohit Sharma, who will lead the team, and Virat Kohli, who has showcased an expanded repertoire in this IPL season, displaying a readiness to score boundaries from the outset.
Pathan stressed Kohli’s importance in major tournaments and dispelled certain misconceptions about his strike rate. Pathan’s preferred batting unit includes familiar names such as Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rinku Singh. He also selected Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja as the two all-rounders.
Irfan also emphasized the necessity for any World Cup-winning team to possess “a top-quality left-arm fast bowler” and threw his support behind Mohsin Khan from Uttar Pradesh and Lucknow Super Giants, despite his lack of international experience.
One notable omission from Pathan’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 was Kerala’s wicketkeeper-batsman, Sanju Samson. Pathan suggested that despite Rishabh Pant’s recent return from injury, he should still be included in the Indian squad. He also mentioned Jitesh Sharma and KL Rahul as viable options.
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Irfan Pathan’s Predicted 15 for India’s T20 World Cup
- Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja
- Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Jitesh Sharma (any two of them)
- Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi
- Pacers: Jasprit Bumrah, Muhammed Siraj, Mohsin Khan/Arshdeep Singh
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