Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been suggested as India’s top three batsmen for the T20 World Cup by former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan. In a video posted on social media, Pathan also recommended Rinku Singh, Rishabh Pant and Shivam Dube for positions five to eight in the batting order.
In terms of spin bowling, Pathan suggested including Kuldeep Yadav and either Ravi Bishnoi or Yuzvendra Chahal as another spinner. He preferred Bishnoi due to his fielding abilities. For fast bowling, he recommended Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj.
Pathan also discussed the debate over an extra batter, suggesting that the decision could be between Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson, with one potentially being a traveling reserve if not selected in the main squad.
In summary, Pathan’s suggested India squad for the T20 World Cup includes: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Rishabh Pant (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and either Ravi Bishnoi or Yuzvendra Chahal as spinners, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh as fast bowlers and Mohammed Siraj as a third option. Additionally he mentioned Shubman Gill or Sanju Samson as potential extra batter.
