BCCI source reveals 10 players certain to be picked in India's T20 World Cup squad. Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya...

[rollingstoned]

BCCI source reveals 10 players certain to be picked in India's T20 World Cup squad. Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya...

 

10 names will be a part of India's squad for the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies irrespective of their IPL form.

 

India's squad for the T20 World Cup is far from being finalised. There will be a strong debate on the opener's slot, the two wicketkeepers, the back-up spinner and of course, the power hitter in the middle order. Apart from IPL and recent international performances, the team management's requirements for conditions in the West Indies and USA may become a deciding factor in finalising the 15. But there are 10 names who will be a part of the squad irrespective. They are certain to board the USA-bound flight in June this year.

 

 

 

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli(PTI)

 

A BCCI source in the knowhow has given a fair bit of idea to news agency PTI about the names which are certain for the T20 World Cup.

 

Captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Rahul Dravid, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar reportedly want Hardik Pandya to bowl more frequently but the PTI report added that there is no immediate doubt on his selection. The team management will keep a close eye on his bowling in IPL 2024 but he is still the premier fast-bowling all-rounder of the country by some distance.

 

Much like Hardik, Virat Kohli's inclusion is also a formality. On Wednesday, a report in Dainik Jagran claimed that Kohli may be asked to open with Rohit in T20 World Cup which will give India the chance to play a power hitter in the middle overs. Kohli is the reigning orange cap holder of IPL 2024 and has been opening for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the last few seasons.

 

He is no stranger to opening in T20Is. He has a pretty good record as an opener in T20Is. In 9 innings that he has opened in T20Is, Kohli has scored 400 runs at an average of 57, which is higher than his career T20I average of 51. Moreover, Kohli's strike rate jumps from 138 to 161 when he opens the batting in this format. His only T20I century, which is also the highest individual score by an Indian in the shortest format, came while opening the batting against Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2022.

 

The other automatic selections are skipper Rohit Sharma, No.1 T20 batter Suryakumar Yadav, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, pacers Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj and spinner Kuldeep Yadav. These 10 names, if fit, will definitely be on the flight across the Atlantic. About nine of them are confirmed starters in the XI. Either Arshdeep or Siraj may sit out to allow the team to play an extra spinner based on the conditions on offer in USA and the Caribbean.

 

It is understood that Siraj is being rested by RCB as he has been playing constantly and needed workload management.

 

Gill vs Jaiswal; Rinku or Dube?

Now coming to the remaining spots where there are multiple contenders... It is safe to state that Pant, with his impactful performances both as batter and keeper for the Delhi Capitals, has sealed the gloveman's spot but because it is a World Cup away from home, the team management will definitely keep another keeper as backup.

 

For that, the contenders are Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma. Among them, Kishan and Rahul have never batted in the middle order in T20s. Jitesh is the ideal fit for the role but his form in IPL 2024 hasn't been up to the mark. Samson, although bats at No.3 for RR, has the experience of batting in the middle-order. His superb form this year makes him the frontrunner to grab the second keeper's slot.

 

 

Only three among Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube will be picked in the squad. If Kohli opens then both Rinku and Dube are likely to get the nod.

For the backup spinner's spot, there is a three-way battle among Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, and Ravi Bishnoi. Axar's batting prowess gives him the edge.

 

The probable 20 (15 + 5 stand by) in contention:

Specialist Batters (6): Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh

All-Rounders (4): Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel.

Specialist Spinners (3): Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi.

Wicketkeeper-batter (3): Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Sanju Samson.

Pacers(4): Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan.

 

If they want to squeeze Kohli into the team as an opener then it comes at quite a large opportunity cost. Overall disappointing if true but not unexpected. 

[Suhaan]

Jadeja,Pandua,Axar aall rounder Aisa na dekha toh kya dekha

 

Odi team selection for 20 overs

@Nikhil_cric

Edited April 19 by Suhaan

[zen]

Likely 11

 

Rohit

KL (also back up WK) 

Kohli

SKY

Pant (or DK if he gets a few good innings in) 

Pandya

Jadeja 

Kuldeep

Bumrah

Arshdeep

Siraj 

 

"all bases covered" 

"experienced top order #1-3"

"world's best T20 batsman at #4"

"in form experienced WK"

"tried and tested all-rounders"

"Spinners in Jadeja and Kuldeep"

"All phase bowlers in Bumrah & Siraj"

"Left arm pacers in Arshdeep" 

"This is the best 11 that could be picked"

[Nikhil_cric]

1 hour ago, Suhaan said:

Jadeja,Pandua,Axar aall rounder Aisa na dekha toh kya dekha

 

Odi team selection for 20 overs

@Nikhil_cric

Everyone came down on KL like a ton of bricks for his knock in the final.

 

But they all forget that  9(22) by "aal rounder" Jadeja who they sent in at #6.

 

 

[jf1gp_1]

I am actually worried about us losing to Ireland in our opening game. 

[Nikhil_cric]

That ball that Shaheen got Robinson with - if he's bowling like that , I don't see either Kohli or Rohit surviving him

 

[Suhaan]

1 hour ago, Nikhil_cric said:

Everyone came down on KL like a ton of bricks for his knock in the final.

 

But they all forget that  9(22) by "aal rounder" Jadeja who they sent in at #6.

 

 

Sir Jadeja is stealth cricketer modernest cricketer with this ability,no one detects his shitshows

[Gollum]

Jadeja 

 

Only 76 IQ people can come up with such gems. 

[The Realist]

Same old soiled underwear endlessly recycled for yet more humiliation

 

Will they ever move past these tried and tested losers?

 

 

[MediumPacer]

19 minutes ago, The Realist said:

Same old soiled underwear endlessly recycled for yet more humiliation

 

Will they ever move past these tried and tested losers?

 

 

Why don't you stop watching ,if you hated it so much you would have stopped watching and posting long back.

 

You like the taste of old soiled underwears don't you.

[Gollum]

Still going with the RHB heavy top order? 

 

Pak will have Afridi, Aamir

Aus Starc, maybe Spencer 

Eng Topley, Curran

RSA Burger, Jensen

NZ Boult

Ban Fizz 

 

etc etc.

[rollingstoned]

I could have sworn this Kohli opening **** is something that happened before too and sure enough it happened before the '21 T20 wc too. Indian team selection is like Groundhog day. Lmao. 

 

https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/t20-world-cup-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-to-open-deep-dasgupta-on-kl-rahul-form-1823777-2021-07-04?_gl=1*dzichm*_ga*M2FPV19tMU5xY1I1Sm5LZTNaanZ1RXRjQkd1WG5FUVU0cWIzay02bjFyME5OLUJBblJrRnNzZktMTzE1WncwVA..*_ga_6PTEQ0MXGP*MTcxMzUyNTAxOC40LjEuMTcxMzUyNTAxOC4wLjAuMA..

 

Virat Kohli to open with Rohit Sharma in T20 World Cup: A lot will depend on KL Rahul’s form, says Deep Dasgupta

Former wicketkeeper-batsman Deep Dasgupta feels that it is too early to suggest whether Virat Kohli will open with Rohit Sharma in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Instead, the cricketer-turned commentator believes a lot will depend upon KL Rahul’s form.

 

 

 

Virat Kohli with Rohit Sharma (Courtesy: Reuters

 

India Today Web Desk

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 4, 2021 18:22 IST

 

In Short

• The T20 World Cup will be held in UAE and Oman
• The T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin from October 17
• Virat Kohli might open with Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli had made it clear that he wants to open in the T20 format when he promoted himself in the batting order in the last match against England at home. The Indian skipper continued to open for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 before the tournament was suspended.

 

However, former wicketkeeper-batsman Deep Dasgupta suggests that it is to early to predict whether Virat Kohli will open with Rohit Sharma in the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin from October 17 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman.

 

 

In his latest YouTube video, the commentator said: “Well, it’s possible, and Virat also mentioned during the last series, that he’s seriously thinking about opening with Rohit, he might, or whatever he said. But I don’t know whether it’s the right way to go about it. A lot will depend on how KL Rahul’s form is.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Virat Kohli with Rohit Sharma (Courtesy: Reuters)

 

India Today Web Desk

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 4, 2021 18:22 IST

In Short

• The T20 World Cup will be held in UAE and Oman
• The T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin from October 17
• Virat Kohli might open with Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli had made it clear that he wants to open in the T20 format when he promoted himself in the batting order in the last match against England at home. The Indian skipper continued to open for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 before the tournament was suspended.

However, former wicketkeeper-batsman Deep Dasgupta suggests that it is to early to predict whether Virat Kohli will open with Rohit Sharma in the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin from October 17 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman.

 

 

In his latest YouTube video, the commentator said: “Well, it’s possible, and Virat also mentioned during the last series, that he’s seriously thinking about opening with Rohit, he might, or whatever he said. But I don’t know whether it’s the right way to go about it. A lot will depend on how KL Rahul’s form is.”

 

 

“If KL Rahul is batting the way he was a year ago then I don’t see any reason why Virat should open. Then Rohit and KL can open, and Virat can come at three... I won’t say Virat and Rohit ‘will’ open at this point in time, I will say that option is still open,” he added.

KL Rahul’s strike rate has been a subject question for the cricket experts. The Karnataka batsman underwent appendicitis surgery days before the IPL 2021 was called off.

However, he is currently with the Indian contingent in England for the five-match Test series against the hosts, starting from August 4 in Nottingham.

 

Published By:

Pratyush Raj

Published On:

Jul 4, 2021

Edited April 19 by rollingstoned

[Adamant]

Kohli strikes at 161 while opening! and that too at 57 avg!! 

 

Just kick every opener out, only Kohli deserves to take the opener spot. 

 

Whattay Champion! 

[Adamant]

Kl Rahul should  atleast not be in the playing eleven

[urbestfriend]

I dont understand why they need Kohli when we have Jaiswal and Gill at the top. 
Why Siraj? He has been an utter failure for RCB 

Jadeja ...lol? 


 

 

 

[kosingh]

8 hours ago, jf1gp_1 said:

I am actually worried about us losing to Ireland in our opening game. 

 

I would be surprised if that happens. I expect us to do well until the knockouts. Then we go excessively risk averse and conservative with the batting once the knockout stage begins.

[cowboysfan]

anybody who didnt expect this has been in a coma for the last 10 years.

[TellTheTruth]

Jadejas 35 ball 25 when india lost by 3 runs with 5 wickets to spare in the 2009 T20 world cup against England was the turning point in India going from literal Defending T20 champs to complete jokers in T20 cricket that India still are to this day. Its Incredible he is still guaranteed a spot in the playing 11 in the year 2024.

Edited April 19 by TellTheTruth

[coffee_rules]

Me during the  summer:   

[coffee_rules]

KL being adventurous.. Certainly feels confident of making it to WT20