India Cricket Team have their last T20I assignment before the T20 World Cup 2024 with a three-match India vs Afghanistan series. But before that, Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee has some decisions to make. With Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya ruled out and Ruturaj Gaikwad doubtful, should Sanju Samson get a recall to IND vs AFG T20 series?
To make his claim, Sanju Samson has slammed his maiden ODI ton in the India vs South Africa series. And with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya ruled out, it is his chance to shine if he gets a call-up and makes a claim for the T20 World Cup 2024 spot.
Will Sanju Samson get a chance?
With India facing England in a five-match Test series, most of the players bound for the series will get a rest. The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj apart from Ravindra Jadeja likely to get a break.
And that’s where Sanju Samson could come in. As Shubman Gill is also unlikely for the T20 series, Sanju Samson could be the one to look out for. Sanju Samson will lead Kerala in the first two Rani Trophy matches. But if selected, Samson is set to miss both games.
Before the IPL 2024, this is India’s only chance to test the bench strength and give chances to some of the youngsters.
The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh are all set to return while there is a chance that Rohit Sharma will return to lead. But it will be only confirmed once the chief selector discusses it with the India captain.
If Rohit Sharma skips the IND vs AFG T20 series, India will have to pick a temporary captain. Who will that be is the biggest question.
Probable India squad for IND vs AFG T20 series
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sanju Samson, Rahul Tripathi, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
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