India’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup is filled with experienced players, but there are concerns about their ability to handle the fast-paced run rates that are common in T20 cricket. Led by Rohit Sharma, the team includes Rishabh Pant’s comeback from injury and Suryakumar Yadav’s return from injury, but they lack all-rounders and game-changing players, unlike teams such as Australia.
One of the team’s strengths lies in 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. However, India lacks strong fielders and has weaknesses in their pace bowling unit, with Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh struggling at times. The absence of Mohammed Shami due to injury is keenly felt.
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, including a shortage of proven finishers and concerns about the top order’s ability to deliver. The lower order may struggle to contribute significantly with the bat if the top order fails. Rohit Sharma’s form is another potential concern for the team.
The squad includes Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja (allrounder), Axar Patel (allrounder), Kuldeep Yadav (spinner), Yuzvendra Chahal (spinner), Arshdeep Singh (paceman), Jasprit Bumrah (paceman)
