T20 World Cup Squad: Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma Have Big Decisions to Make

The board has not yet announced the 15-member unit it plans to send to the West Indies and USA for the T20 World Cup. According to a report in the Times of India, the selection committee is undecided on four important areas of the game. They are grappling with the decision of whether to stick with tried and tested combinations or bank on young players’ IPL form for the T20 World Cup.

The contrasting performances and form of players like Sanju Samson and KL Rahul present a tough choice for the board and the selectors. Samson’s exceptional performance in the IPL is pitted against Rahul’s valuable experience, making it a difficult decision for the BCCI to make. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the performances of players like Siraj and Arshdeep, who have conceded many runs.

However, the context of these matches must be considered, with emphasis on the need to defend the target set by the team, even if it means defending it by a narrow margin. It is acknowledged that Jasprit Bumrah stands apart from the others and should not be compared with them. Moreover, it has been clarified that there will not be an ‘impact player’ rule in the World Cup.