The Senior Selection Committee on Tuesday picked India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in the West Indies and United States of America starting in June.
Why was Rinku Singh snubbed from India’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup? Why did the selectors opt for Sanju Samson over KL Rahul? Is Hardik Pandya the right man as the vice-captain? What led to Shubman Gill being left out of the Team India’s 15? Indian Cricket Team captain Rohit Sharma and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar will address a press conference on Wednesday where they answer all of that. Follow our liveblog of Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar’s press conference to talk about India’s T20 World Cup Squad
In a battle for the second wicket-keeper, Sanju Samson has pipped KL Rahul, while Rishabh Pant has made a comeback to the Indian team after almost fifteen months. The wicketkeeper-batter has been out of cricket since his horrific car accident in December 2022.
Samson has accumulated 385 runs so far in this IPL at a strike-rate of 161.09, and has come across as a transformed T20 batsman. Having blown hot and cold in the past, he has been more consistent with his batting and in a side that is devoid of power-hitters, Samson’s presence could benefit India in the middle-order.
India T20 World Cup Squad Press Conference Live Updates: Rinku Singh snub in focus
All-rounder Hardik Pandya was retained as vice-captain despite his poor recent form after taking over Mumbai Indians leadership in the ongoing IPL.
However, Shubman Gill, who is not having a good run in the IPL as Gujarat Titans captain, found himself among the standbys along with Kolkata Knight Riders’ big-hitter Rinku Singh.
India will begin their World Cup campaign against Ireland on June 5 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, followed by the marquee clash against Pakistan on June 09 at the same venue. India will then play USA and Canada on June 12 and 15 respectively.
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Hardik Pandya (Vice Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj.
Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan
| Date | Day | Match | Venue |
| June 5, 2024 | Wednesday | India vs Ireland | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York |
| June 9, 2024 | Sunday | India vs Pakistan | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York |
| June 12, 2024 | Wednesday | USA vs India | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York |
| June 15, 2024 | Saturday | India vs Canada | Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill |
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