India’s T20 World Cup Squad: Key Player to Miss Out, Uncertainty Over Wicketkeeper’s Position – Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source stated that there would be no experimentation or left-field selections. Players who have consistently performed well for India in T20 Internationals and the Indian Premier League (IPL) would be rewarded.

The source mentioned that players such as Rahul and Kishan, who bat at the top of the order, have not batted in the middle order in the IPL, making it difficult for selectors to evaluate their impact in the lower order. The source also mentioned that 10 fit players are likely to be selected for the upcoming series.

It was noted that Siraj is being rested by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for workload management, and in the choice between Gill and Jaiswal, the former has scored more runs. However, the selection committee may not give up on Jaiswal easily due to his potential.

The source also highlighted the novelty of being the only left-hander in the top four, and determining how to accommodate both Gill and Jaiswal in the team. The source expressed concerns about the impact player rule, which has affected the concept of all-rounders and the fitness of players like Hardik Pandya and Dube’s bowling form.

The source mentioned the upcoming white-ball series against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka as opportunities for young players to make their debuts for the Indian team. The probable 20 players in contention were also listed, including specialist batters, all-rounders, spinners, and wicketkeeper-batters.