BCCI selectors to meet Jay Shah to finalize T20 World Cup squad, report says “Hardik Pandya’s place…

The BCCI selectors are set to meet with Jay Shah to finalize the T20 World Cup squad. Shah, who is busy with political commitments, will convene the meeting in Ahmedabad.

The Rajasthan Royals captain, Samson, has been a consistent performer for his IPL side, but it is unlikely that his No. 3 batting slot will earn him a place in the India team.

There is a debate on whether players like Samson, with 25 T20Is under his belt but an average of just 20 and a strike rate of around 135, should be considered based on just one good IPL season. In the case of Rahul, some believe that his approach in T20 cricket remains outdated, while others argue that he may be a better fit than Samson at No.

5 or 6 on slower Caribbean tracks. During the last game in Lucknow, Rahul had the opportunity to bat long and scored a fifty.

It is expected that one senior member of the coaching staff will push for his inclusion, while others question his suitability in T20 cricket.