Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly shed light on the selection of India’s T20 World Cup squad, specifically addressing the omission of promising batter Rinku Singh.
Focus on spin for Caribbean pitches
Sourav Ganguly reassured Rinku Singh, stating his exclusion wasn’t a reflection of his talent. Instead, it was a strategic call by the team management to prioritize spin bowling. “It’s West Indies. The wickets may be slow and assist spin,” Ganguly explained, suggesting the team opted for “an extra spinner” for the Caribbean pitches.
Rinku Singh time will come
Rinku Singh, known for his explosive batting and finishing skills, might have missed out due to this tactical preference. However, Sourav Ganguly offered encouragement: “Maybe because of that Rinku didn’t get an opportunity but it’s just the beginning for Rinku.”
India favored alongside Australia
Looking ahead to the tournament, Sourav Ganguly predicted India and Australia to dominate, similar to their performances in the 50-over World Cup last year. India’s journey begins on June 5th against Ireland in the USA, before moving to the Caribbean for the Super Eight stage.
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Strong India squad backed by Sourav Ganguly
“It’s a fabulous squad, they are all match winners,” Ganguly said, expressing his confidence in the chosen players. He believes all 15 players are capable of contributing, and trusts the captain and coach, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid, to make the best selections.
India T20 World Cup Group Stage
India finds itself in Group A alongside Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and co-hosts USA. Their campaign kicks off against Ireland on June 5th, followed by a much-anticipated clash against Pakistan on June 9th, both matches held in New York. The group stage concludes with matches against USA and Canada on June 12th and 15th respectively.
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