Renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle has shared his predictions for India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad, igniting anticipation among fans eager to see who will represent the nation in the prestigious tournament. While the official squad announcement from the BCCI is pending, Bhogle has made his choices clear.
In Harsha Bhogle’s lineup, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal open the innings, with Virat Kohli making the cut despite recent scrutiny. Notably, Sanju Samson secures a spot over KL Rahul as the backup wicketkeeper. The explosive Shivam Dube, currently impressing for Chennai Super Kings, finds a place in the middle order alongside Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav.
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One of Bhogle’s notable selections is Sandeep Sharma, chosen for his potential effectiveness on slow West Indies pitches and consistent performances for Rajasthan Royals. The pace attack is bolstered by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh, while Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav lead the spin department.
Here’s Harsha Bhogle’s predicted Indian squad for the T20 World Cup:
Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj, Akshar Patel and Sandeep Sharma.
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As for the tournament groups, the teams have been divided as follows:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and the USA
- Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman
- Group C: New Zealand, West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea
- Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, and Nepal
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The cricketing world eagerly awaits the official announcement of the squads and the commencement of the T20 World Cup 2024.