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Suryakumar's India: Can they conquer T20 World Cup at home?
5 Feb
Summary
- India's T20 squad shows attacking intent, building on past success.
- Eight players from the 2024 World Cup-winning team are retained.
- Team management's main concern is batting order and Sanju Samson's form.
India's T20 World Cup campaign begins at home with a squad exhibiting dangerous form and confidence, mirroring the successful strategy from 19 months prior. The team's attacking intent, a hallmark of their previous triumphs, continues under Suryakumar Yadav's leadership.
Eight players from the 2024 World Cup-winning squad are part of the current setup. India has evolved, notably with the emergence of Abhishek Sharma and Varun Chakaravarthy, who now lead the ICC batting and bowling rankings, respectively. Ishan Kishan is expected to open the tournament against the United States.
Recent performances highlight India's depth, evidenced by numerous 200-plus totals and a high six-hitting rate. However, the management faces selection dilemmas concerning the batting order and Sanju Samson's current form. Veteran analyst Deep Dasgupta noted that while the team is strong, adapting to slower pitches later in the tournament could be a challenge, especially with the absence of Virat Kohli's stabilizing influence.
