The wait is over! After much anticipation, the BCCI has revealed India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA and West Indies.
The team, led by the experienced Rohit Sharma, sees the return of some familiar faces. Veterans Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are in the mix, while the explosive Rishabh Pant also reclaims his wicketkeeping spot. The inclusion of wily spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and keeper Sanju Samson adds further depth to the squad.
However, the squad selection hasn’t been without its share of surprises. Fans are particularly shocked by the omission of Rinku Singh, who was touted as India’s primary finisher leading into the IPL 2024. His exclusion has sparked debate, with many questioning the selectors’ rationale.
Another point of contention is the pace bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh form the core, but their lack of backups has some fans worried. Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Shubman Gill, and Avesh Khan will travel with the team as reserves, but their inclusion as substitutes for pace bowlers raises questions about the depth in that department.
Fans go hard on BCCI’s surprising calls
Many fans criticized the exclusion of Rinku Singh from the squad, who was destined for a spot as a first-choice finisher in the team. However, several fans have even this called out as a ‘dumb’ move by the management.
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