• Aaron Finch has picked his Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.

  • The marquee event will begin on June 2.

Aaron Finch picks India’s squad for the T20 World Cup; rules KL Rahul and Shubman Gill out
Aaron Finch picks Indian Squad

The T20 World Cup 2024, jointly hosted by West Indies and USA, is scheduled to kick off on June 2nd. India‘s opening match of the tournament is slated for June 5th against Ireland. As the highly anticipated event draws near, numerous ex-cricketers, sports experts and commentators have shared their thoughts on the ideal Indian squad for the tournament.

Adding to the chorus, former Australian captain Aaron Finch has unveiled his Indian squad for the T20 World Cup.

Aaron Finch reveals his Indian squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup

During a discussion with Star Sports, Finch unveiled a 15-member squad comprising a mix of youthful talent and seasoned players, poised to lead India to victory in the upcoming global event.

Solid Batting Lineup:

Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, India’s batting order boasts formidable power hitters such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav. These prolific batters can set imposing targets. The inclusion of clutch performers like Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube further fortifies India’s batting prowess.

Two Wicket-keeper batters in the team:

The squad features two wicketkeeper-batters, Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant, who will not only provide crucial support from behind the stumps but will also contribute significantly with their aggressive batting style, aiding India in posting substantial scores.

Trustworthy All-rounders:

The combination of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja adds depth to India’s lineup. They offer a blend of powerful hitting and quality bowling, ensuring dominance over opponents.

Also READ: Mithali Raj picks her India squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

Top-notch Bowling Unit:

Kuldeep Yadav spearheads the spin department, with Jadeja providing an additional spinning option. The pace attack will be led by the lethal trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Siraj, accompanied by Avesh Khan.

Aaron Finch’s 15-man Indian squad for T20 WC 2024:

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Avesh Khan.

Also READ: Brian Lara picks India’s 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2024; no place for KL Rahul

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