Venkatesh Prasad Gives Crucial Insights On India's T20 World Cup Squad

Venkatesh Prasad Gives Crucial Insights On India’s T20 World Cup Squad

By CricShots - Apr 9, 2024 6:11 pm

As the ICC sets a deadline of May 1 for teams to submit their preliminary squads for the upcoming T20 World Cup, the ongoing March and April legs of the IPL carry immense significance for players, particularly Indians. Venkatesh Prasad, former Indian cricketer, recently shared his insights on the matter, proposing potential inclusions for India’s squad in the upcoming marquee tournament co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies.

In a tweet sparking discussions across social media platforms, Prasad omitted Mumbai Indians’ skipper, Hardik Pandya, from his considerations. Instead, he advocated for the inclusion of the dynamic Suryakumar Yadav, explosive Shivam Dube, and the proficient finisher Rinku Singh. Prasad emphasized the trio’s respective strengths, particularly Dube’s prowess against spinners, Yadav’s consistency as a T20 international batsman, and Singh’s finishing abilities.

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Venkatesh Prasad’s tweet read: “Shivam Dube for his striking ability against spinners, Surya for being the best T20 international batter and Rinku Singh for his exceptional finishing ability. It will be great if India finds a way to have these 3 in the 11 in the T20 WC. With Virat and Rohit, this will leave a spot for just a keeper batsman. Interesting to see how it pans out.”

Shivam Dube for his striking ability against spinners, Surya for being the best T20 international batter and Rinku Singh for his exceptional finishing ability. It will be great if India finds a way to have these 3 in the 11 in the T20 WC. With Virat and Rohit , this will leave…
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) April 8, 2024

The omission of Hardik Pandya might raise eyebrows, considering his recent performances in the ongoing IPL. Pandya has endured a lacklustre start to the tournament, both with bat and ball, compounded by Mumbai Indians’ struggle to secure victories. Out of the four games played thus far (as of April 9, 2024), his team has managed just one win.

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Prasad’s considerations shed light on the evolving dynamics within the Indian cricket fraternity, with players vying for coveted spots in the national squad for the T20 World Cup. As the IPL progresses, performances on the field will likely play a crucial role in shaping India’s final squad composition for the upcoming tournament.