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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 02, 2024, 11:25:32 IST
India T20 World Cup Squad Live Press Conference: The BCCI’s Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee went largely with tried and tested choices while announcing the Indian team on Tuesday for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the US and Caribbean in June.
A press-conference on the squad selection will be held in Mumbai today at 4 pm IST, as Agarkar and India skipper Rohit Sharma address the media and take questions.
In the eagerly debated wicketkeeper-batter slot, both Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson have made it to the squad of 15. The in-form Shivam Dube, who has been in sizzling form with the bat for Chennai Super Kings in the middle overs, has also been picked.
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal also makes a comeback, no doubt on the basis of his recent IPL performance.
Rohit Sharma, as expected, leads the team while Hardik Pandya has been named his deputy. It is understood the selectors wanted more attacking options in the middle overs, meaning there was no place for the seasoned KL Rahul.
One surprise omission is that of Rinku Singh, arguably India’s best finisher in the format over the past year. Rinku only finds a mention in the list of reserves, which also includes Shubman Gill and backup pacers Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed.
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