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Fans are eagerly waiting for the next big event, the T20 World Cup 2024, set to be hosted by West Indies and the USA. Extending over various locations, the event is positioned to exhibit the premier cricketing skills, with 20 nations contending for supremacy in a total of 55 games. With solely the top eight teams moving forward to the round-robin structure, enthusiasts can anticipate a spectrum of electrifying clashes as the platform is arranged for enthralling confrontations.
Fans expect India to end trophy drought
Expectations from Team India soar sky-high as fans eagerly await the squad’s announcement and team performance at the mega event. With a rich history of success in T20 cricket, including a memorable triumph in 2007, the Indian team carries the hopes and dreams of millions of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
One of the most fervent expectations rests on the shoulders of skipper Rohit Sharma, who leads the charge to end India’s ICC trophy drought. The last time India lifted an ICC trophy was in 2013 under the leadership of MS Dhoni. With Rohit at the helm, fans are optimistic that he can emulate the success of his predecessor and guide the team to glory once again.
Irfan Pathan picks India squad for T20 World Cup
Meanwhile, former India all-rounder and part of 2007 T20 World Cup-winning team Irfan Pathan has revealed his 15-member India squad for the upcoming global showpiece event. Pathan has gone with some familiar names, including captain Rohit, experienced campaigners such as Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and young talent like Yashasvi Jaiswal. Pathan picked his 15-member unit on Star Sports.
Talented top order:
Rohit Sharma (c): Leading from the front, Rohit’s experience at the top will set the tone for India’s innings.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: The young gun’s aggressive approach promises fireworks upfront, providing early momentum.
Shubman Gill: Gill’s technique and temperament make him a reliable anchor at the top, steadying the innings if needed.
Solid middle order:
Virat Kohli: The linchpin of India’s batting lineup, Kohli’s presence in the middle overs ensures stability and control.
Suryakumar Yadav: With his fearless stroke play, Sruyakumar adds dynamism to the middle order, capable of accelerating when required.
Rinku Singh: Rinku’s ability to rotate the strike and find boundaries in the middle overs strengthens India’s batting depth.
Dynamic all-rounders:
Shivam Dube: Dube’s explosive hitting and handy medium pace provide the team with a valuable all-round option.
Hardik Pandya: Pandya’s unparalleled hitting prowess and ability to chip in with crucial overs make him a vital asset in all departments.
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Quality spinners:
Ravindra Jadeja: The spin maestro’s all-round skills make him a formidable force in the middle overs, stifling opposition batsmen and contributing with the bat.
Yuzvendra Chahal: Chahal’s crafty leg-spin and knack for picking up wickets make him India’s primary spin threat in the tournament.
Kuldeep Yadav: Kuldeep’s unorthodox left-arm spin provides variety to India’s spin attack, capable of bamboozling even the best batsmen.
Dazzling pacers:
Jasprit Bumrah: India’s premier fast bowler, Bumrah’s ability to bowl yorkers at will and his deceptive variations make him a lethal weapon in the death overs.
Mohammed Siraj: Siraj’s relentless pace and accuracy make him a potent threat with the new ball and during the middle overs.
Arshdeep Singh: The young speedster’s ability to swing the ball and hit the right lengths adds depth to India’s fast bowling department.
Major Absentees:
Pathan excluded the likes of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer from his selected 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. Expectedly so, it will stir discussions among cricket enthusiasts as both Rahul and Iyer have been consistent performers in the T20 format and their absence from Pathan’s lineup would raise eyebrows.
