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India's T20 WC squad: Strong team, shocking omissions
20 Dec
Summary
- Shubman Gill and Jitesh Sharma were surprisingly excluded from the T20 World Cup squad.
- Ishan Kishan has been selected as the second wicket-keeper batter.
- Dinesh Karthik noted a lack of clarity in the selection process.
The announcement of India's T20 World Cup squad has generated significant discussion, particularly due to the surprising omissions of Shubman Gill and Jitesh Sharma. Former player Dinesh Karthik highlighted a perceived lack of clarity in the selection process, stating he did not anticipate these exclusions. Gill, previously the T20 vice-captain, and Sharma, who had performed well, were both left out.
Despite these controversial decisions, Karthik lauded the selected squad as one of the strongest heading into the tournament. He pointed to key players like Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah as world-class talents. However, he also noted potential vulnerabilities, including the absence of experienced players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav's recent form.
India is set to commence their T20 World Cup campaign on February 7 against the USA in Mumbai. Further group stage matches include encounters against Namibia in Delhi, a highly anticipated clash with Pakistan in Colombo, and a final group game against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad.
