BCCI Selectors to Meet Jay Shah for Finalizing T20 World Cup Squad, Report Mentions Hardik Pandya’s Place…

The BCCI Selectors are set to meet with Jay Shah in order to finalize the T20 World Cup squad. It is reported that the meeting will take place in Ahmedabad, as the BCCI secretary, who is the convenor of the senior selection committee (men), is busy with political commitments. One topic of discussion is the performance of Rajasthan Royals captain Samson, who has been a consistent performer for his IPL side. However, it is unlikely that his No.

3 batting slot will secure him a place in the India team given his T20I record, with an average of just 20 and a strike rate of around 135. There is also some debate surrounding the inclusion of KL Rahul in the squad. While a senior member of the coaching staff is expected to advocate for his inclusion, concerns have been raised about his approach in T20 cricket. Nevertheless, some believe that he could be a better option than Samson for batting at No.

5 or 6 on slowish Caribbean tracks, especially after he scored a fifty in the last game in Lucknow. Overall, the selectors will have to carefully consider the performances and suitability of various players before finalizing the T20 World Cup squad.