The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named the much-awaited 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States and the Caribbean islands starting June 1st. The squad announcement brings an end to weeks of speculation and analysis surrounding potential players.
Rohit Sharma will continue to lead the Indian charge, with Hardik Pandya named as his deputy. This comes after some concerns regarding Pandya’s bowling fitness, but his all-round abilities seem to have secured his place.
A significant comeback story is the return of Rishabh Pant to the international scene. Pant’s inclusion comes nearly two years after a life-threatening car accident sidelined him. His explosive batting style will undoubtedly bolster the Indian middle order.
Another notable inclusion is Sanju Samson, who has been in exceptional form this IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals. His consistent batting performances, including four half-centuries, earned him a well-deserved spot in the squad.
Yuzvendra Chahal also finds a place in the final selection, edging out KL Rahul, who misses out on this edition of the World Cup.
The squad selection reflects a balance between experience and youth. Stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who made their T20 comeback earlier this year, will provide much-needed stability. Meanwhile, youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Arshdeep Singh will add a spark of fresh energy to the team.
Here is a look at the complete Indian T20 World Cup squad:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Hardik Pandya (Vice Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohd. Siraj
The reserves include Shubhman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, And Avesh Khan.
India has been placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and co-host USA. The first match will be played against Ireland on June 5th at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The highly anticipated clash against Pakistan will take place on June 9th, promising a thrilling start to the tournament.
