The cricket world was in turmoil after that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s 15-player squad for the upcoming season T20 World Cup 2024. Notable exclusions included KL Rahulthe talented top-class batsman who has performed consistently for the national team and been a key figure in various tournaments.
BCCI unveils T20 World Cup squads
The anticipation over India’s squad for the T20 World Cup reached its peak when the BCCI announced the selected 15 players on Tuesday. The experienced person is at the head of the team Rohit Sharmawith all-rounder Hardik Pandya acted as his deputy. The Men in Blue will compete in Group A alongside traditional rivals Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and co-hosts USA.
India’s trip begins on June 5 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York where they will take on Ireland. A highly anticipated showdown against Pakistan follows on June 9 at the same venue, followed by games against the USA and Canada on June 12 and 15 respectively.
Surprising omission: KL Rahul
However, the squad announcement came with a few surprises, chief among them being the absence of Rahul. From becoming the vice-captain in the 2022 T20 World Cup to being completely excluded, Rahul’s omission caused a stir across the cricketing community. The decision was attributed to the inclusion of Rishabh pants And Sanju Samson as the two designated keeper batters.
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Lucknow Super Giants’ cryptic take
In response to Rahul’s exclusion: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), led by Rahul, took to social media to express their views. In a cryptic but poignant post on X (formerly Twitter), LSG shared a picture of Rahul with the caption: “Our No. 1 since Day Zero.” The post garnered a lot of attention and sparked conversations about Rahul’s absence from the national team.
Our No.1 since Day Zero 💙 pic.twitter.com/g6em6OnVEu
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 30, 2024
Squad composition and strategy
While Rahul’s absence dominated discussions, attention also turned to the composition of the Indian squad. The selection showed a mix of experience and youth, with veterans like Yuzvendra Chahal is celebrating a comeback alongside promising talents like Arshdeep Singh.
The presence of weirdos like Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav suggests a strategic move to capitalize on spin-friendly conditions. With just three specialist pacers in the squad, the emphasis seems to be on spin and all-round options Ravindra Jadeja And Axar Patel Provides depth for both the batting and bowling departments.
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