India’s T20 World Cup Squad: Key Player Excluded, Controversy Over Wicketkeeper’s Position – Cricket News

The BCCI source revealed that there would be no experimental or unconventional selections. The focus will be on rewarding players who have performed consistently well for India in T20 Internationals and the IPL.

According to the source, Rahul and Kishan have been batting at the top of the order, and their lack of experience in the middle order in the IPL makes it challenging for selectors to assess their impact in that position. It was mentioned that 10 players, if fit, are likely to be included in the upcoming tours.

Siraj is expected to be rested due to his continuous presence in matches and the need for workload management. The decision between Gill and Jaiswal has been highlighted, with the former scoring more runs, but the latter being a valuable find for Indian cricket.

The source also emphasized the novelty of having a left-hander in the top four and the difficulty in choosing between Gill and Jaiswal, especially if both are accommodated. Chahal’s superior bowling skills were acknowledged with concerns over his repeated omissions from important squads.

There was criticism of the Impact Player rule for affecting the concept of all-rounders, highlighting the premium value placed on half-fit Hardik Pandya due to his bowling ability. The selector pointed out Dube’s limited bowling role and expressed concerns about its impact on the national team.

The possibility of young players making their India debuts during the white-ball series against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka was mentioned. Nitish Reddy, a seam bowling all-rounder, was highlighted as a potential candidate.

The probable 20 players in contention, consisting of specialists, all-rounders, spinners, and wicketkeeper-batters, were also listed.