India’s T20 World Cup squad is set, and the selectors prioritized caution over risk when making their choices. Led by Rohit Sharma, the team features a number of experienced players, but there are concerns about how they will handle the fast-paced run rates that are common in T20 cricket. Despite this, Rishabh Pant’s comeback from injury is a positive development, and his impressive strike rate makes him an important addition to the squad.
One of India’s strengths lies in its bowling unit, with Jasprit Bumrah considered one of the best pacemen in the world. The reunion of spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal makes for a formidable bowling unit, and Suryakumar Yadav’s return from injury is another positive aspect. However, India lacks all-rounders and game-changing players like Australia does.
The pace bowling unit has some weaknesses, with Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh struggling at times. The absence of Mohammed Shami due to injury is keenly felt, and the team lacks strong fielders. Despite these challenges, there is an opportunity for India to redeem themselves after falling short in the ODI World Cup and win only their second T20 World Cup.
However, there are threats to the team’s success as well. A shortage of proven finishers is a concern for India, as well as concerns about the top order’s ability to deliver consistently. The lower order may struggle to contribute significantly with the bat if the top order fails to perform well enough. Rohit Sharma’s form is another potential concern for the team as well.
Despite these challenges, India has put together a solid squad that should be capable of competing at a high level in this tournament. They will need to rely on their experience and skill to navigate through any potential issues that may arise during play.
The squad includes Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube