The T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on June 1 which is just a few days after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season ends. This year, the T20 World Cup will be played in the West Indies and United States. India hasn’t won the T20 World Cup since 2013. The team is gearing up for the upcoming World Cup and the performances of players in the IPL are being scanned by the selection committee.
Since the ICC has set a deadline of May 1 for squad submissions, the announcement of the 15-member T20 World Cup team is expected to be announced in April last week.
Virat Kohli’s Inclusion In T20 World Cup Is Must
Virat Kohli who is in great form in the ongoing IPL 2024 season, a report from Cricbuzz has claimed that his inclusion in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad is certain. Kohli is currently donning the prestigious Orange cap for scoring the highest runs in the cash-rich league, however, his strike rate has been a concern. The same report also mentioned Rishabh Pant and said that he can also make a comeback in the World Cup.
Other Probable Players For The T20 WC
Other probable players, as per report, who might be selected for the upcoming T20 World Cup are Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav. Others on the list could also be Yuzvendra Chahal, Sanju Samson, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.
Former Indian Cricketer are Supporting Hardik Pandya
Earlier on Monday, Former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad took to X and supported Shivam Dube, Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh to be included in the T20 World Cup squad. His tweet did not mention Hardik Pandya’s name who has been struggling to prove himself in the ongoing IPL season.
Taking to X, he wrote, “Shivam Dube for his striking ability against spinners, Surya for being the best T20 international batter and Rinku Singh for his exceptional finishing ability.