• Wasim Jaffer has named the opening pair of India in the T20 World Cup 2024.

  • The global event is set to kick off from 1 June and will be co-hosted by USA and West Indies.

Wasim Jaffer reveals his choices for India’s opening duo in the T20 World Cup 2024
Wasim Jaffer on India's batting order (PC-Twitter)

In anticipation of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, the cricket world is abuzz with excitement. This year’s event promises a unique twist as the USA and the West Indies unite to host the cricketing spectacle. Marking the commencement, Team India gear up to take on Ireland in what promises to be a riveting opener on June 5th.

As anticipation builds, cricket aficionados, including former players and pundits, engage in fervent discussions about the perfect opening pair and batting lineup strategies for the World Cup. Amongst the voices echoing in this dialogue is that of former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer, who added his insights to the mix, particularly focusing on India’s opening duo.

Wasim Jaffer discloses India’s selection for opening pair

Through his official Twitter account, Jaffer underscored the significance of mastering spin during the middle overs. He proposed that Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal take the opening slots while Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav assume the third and fourth positions, respectively. Jaffer reasoned that Sharma’s adeptness against spin makes him well-suited for this strategic batting order.

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Expectations from Team India

Fans are eagerly anticipating India’s strong performance in the upcoming T20 World Cup, hoping they will secure the trophy. With India not clinching an ICC trophy since 2013, Rohit and his team are determined to bring the cup home.

In the 2022 T20 World Cup, India reached the semifinals but suffered a one-sided defeat from England, losing by 10 wickets. Now, Team India are determined to move past that defeat and strive to clinch the World Cup title, aiming to end India’s drought of ICC trophies.

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