BCCI selectors meet Jay Shah to finalize T20 World Cup squad; Hardik Pandya’s place uncertain: report

The BCCI selectors are scheduled to meet Jay Shah to finalize the T20 World Cup squad. The BCCI secretary, who is also the convenor of the senior selection committee (men), will meet with Shah in Ahmedabad due to his political commitments. Rajasthan Royals captain Samson has been a consistent performer for his IPL side, but it is unlikely that his batting slot will secure him a place in the Indian team. Some argue that Samson’s T20I record, with an average of 20 and a strike rate of around 135, should not warrant consideration based on just one good IPL season.

On the other hand, there are viewpoints suggesting that Rahul’s inclusion will be supported by a senior member of the coaching staff, despite concerns about his approach in T20 cricket. Nevertheless, he is still regarded as a better choice than Samson at No. 5 or 6, especially on slower Caribbean tracks. In a recent game in Lucknow, Rahul had the opportunity to bat long and scored a fifty.