As the T20 World Cup approaches, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has shared his insights on the selection of Team India’s squad for the tournament. In a video posted by Star Sports on social media, Pathan offered his ideal lineup. He suggested that captain Rohit Sharma should open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, with Virat Kohli at number three and Suryakumar Yadav at number four in the batting order. Pathan also recommended Rinku Singh, Rishabh Pant, and Shivam Dube for positions five and six, and Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja for seven and eight.
In terms of the spin department, Pathan mentioned that Kuldeep Yadav should be included in the squad. He recommended choosing between Ravi Bishnoi and Yuzvendra Chahal as another spinner, with Bishnoi being preferred due to his fielding abilities. For fast bowlers, Pathan suggested Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj. He also addressed the debate over an extra batter, suggesting that the decision could be between Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson.
Overall, Pathan’s suggested India squad for the T20 World Cup includes: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh