T20 World Cup Squad: 4 Big Decisions Ajit Agarkar, Rohit Sharma Are Torn About
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The BCCI selection committee is divided over 4 big decisions in the Indian team as it looks to announce the T20 World Cup 2024 squad.
The deadline for the T20 World Cup 2024 squad announcement remains only two days away, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) setting May 01 as the final date for cricket boards. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief was spotted in New Delhi over the weekend to have a chat with Team India captain Rohit Sharma over certain selection calls. However, the board hasn't yet announced the 15-member unit it wishes to send to the West Indies and USA for the showpiece event.
As per a report in the Times of India, the selection committee is still undecided over four important areas of the game. Whether to stick with tried and tested combinations or bank on young players' IPL form and give them a go in the T20 World Cup, remains a tough call for the board and selectors to take.
Back-up Wicket-keeper: While Rishabh Pant's name has reportedly emerged at the top of the wicket-keeping pecking order, the selectors are said to be undecided between KL Rahul and Sanju Samson. Both are different kinds of players, with contrasting form too. While Samson's performance in the IPL has been exceptional, Rahul's experience is also valued by the board.
The Third Opener: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could open for India in the T20 World Cup but the third opener's spot is wide open. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill don't have form in their favour while the likes of KL Rahul and Sanju Samson could also be used at the top of the batting order. It remains an incredibly tough decision for the BCCI to make.
Pace bowling unit: Jasprit Bumrah is the No. 1 pick in the team while Mohammed Siraj seems to be edging the battle for the No. 2 spot but he doesn't have performances to back his case. Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar and Arshdeep Singh are some of the other options that are being considered.
