On April 30, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the Indian team’s roster for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. This much-awaited tournament will kick off on June 2 and be jointly hosted by the USA and West Indies.

The most notable selection in India’s squad was of Yuzvendra Chahal. Chahal exhibited outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, claiming 13 wickets in 10 matches. His remarkable form during this period secured him a position in the team for the esteemed event.

Yuzvendra Chahal expresses his delight after being included in India’s squad

Before the match of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Chahal, who recently etched his name in history as the first bowler to reach 200 wickets in the IPL, engaged in a discussion with Murali Vijay on Star Sports. During their discussion, Vijay asked Chahal which of his recent achievements he would prefer to be congratulated for first. To this, Chahal answered that being chosen for the World Cup squad was his primary source of pride. He emphasized that earning a spot in India’s lineup was his ‘biggest achievement’ thus far, highlighting that every cricketer aspires to earn national selection after proving themselves in domestic cricket.

“For the World Cup, we play IPL, domestic cricket to get into the Indian team and that is my biggest achievement,” Chahal said on Star Sports.

Notably, Chahal’s last appearance in a T20I match for India was during their tour of the West Indies and the USA in July 2023. While on the West Indies tour, he secured five wickets across five matches. Despite this notable performance, he found himself excluded from the squad. Additionally, he was omitted from the T20I series against Afghanistan earlier in the year. Reflecting on these events, Chahal noted that during his absence from international cricket, he made productive use of his time by taking part in domestic cricket fixtures.

“I think I played there (West Indies) last July, but when I was out of the Indian team. I played domestic T20s and cricket keeps going on,” the 33-year-old stated.

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Tough night for Chahal against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Despite his strong performances in previous matches, Chahal faced difficulties against the SRH batters while playing for RR. Surprisingly, he ended up being the most expensive bowler of the game. Chahal conceded 62 runs in his four overs with an economy rate of 15.50 without claiming any wickets.

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BCCI unveiled the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday, featuring a 15-men team led by Rohit Sharma, comprising of both young talents and seasoned players. Following the squad announcement, various sports personalities and experts started expressing their opinions on the team. Joining them, former Sri Lankan player Kumar Sangakkara shared his viewpoint on the same.

Kumar Sangakkara praises the Indian Squad for T20 World Cup 2024

During the pre-match press conference ahead of Rajasthan Royal‘s (RR) clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Sangakkara praised the Indian team’s spin attack, describing it as “high-quality” for the upcoming global event. He expressed confidence in India’s well-rounded squad, emphasizing their batting depth and the presence of talented all-rounders.

“It’s an extremely strong squad. They’ve got their batting covered, they’ve got their all-rounders in. They’ve got very high-quality spin and very good combinations that they can play,” Sangakkara said during the pre-match press conference.

Sangakkara elaborates why the Indian team is ‘well balanced’

The RR head coach mentioned that Rahul Dravid and Rohit likely had a clear idea of the squad they needed for the tournament, considering the conditions there. He suggested that they might have considered two or three different combinations, depending on whether they preferred a deeper batting line-up or more strength in their bowling. He concluded that it was a well-balanced and strong squad, noting India’s consistent strength in international tournaments.

“Knowing the conditions there, I’m sure Rahul (Dravid) and Rohit (Sharma) have a good idea of what the squad should be to play the cricket they want in the World Cup. And they’ll be having two or three different combinations, depending on whether they want a deeper batting line-up or more strength in their bowling. But it’s a really well-balanced squad, a very strong squad and India’s always been very strong in international tournaments,” Sangakkara added.

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RR players in the T20 World Cup squad

Out of the 15 players selected for the Indian squad, three have been picked from the RR camp. Notably, this constitutes the second-highest representation from any IPL franchise, trailing only behind Mumbai Indians (MI). The trio consists of Sanju Samson, Yashaswi Jaiswal, and Yuzvendra Chahal. Additionally, RR bowler Avesh Khan has been included in the squad as part of the travelling reserves.

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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)

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