Chennai Super Kings’ Shivan Dube has earned a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad, despite facing tough competition. His impressive performances in the IPL, where he scored 350 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 172.41, have helped him secure his place on the team.
India’s bowling lineup for the upcoming matches will be spin-heavy, with players like Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal leading the charge. The pace attack will be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, supported by Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, and vice-captain Hardik Pandya.
The selection of batters was predictable, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and captain Rohit expected to form the top order. Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan have been named as reserves for the squad.
One notable omission from the squad is KL Rahul, a key player in India’s previous T20 World Cup campaigns in 2021 and 2022. His absence comes as a surprise given his past performances for the team.