Team India clinched a remarkable triumph in the third T20 match against Afghanistan, securing a clean sweep in the 3-match IND vs AFG T20I series with a 3-0 victory. This series held significant importance for the Men in Blue as it marked the team's final T20I series before the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled for June.
The series served as a crucial opportunity for team India management to assess the performance of its players and make informed decisions regarding the squad composition for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, identifying key contributors for the upcoming marquee ICC tournament.
Following the conclusion of the series between India and Afghanistan, the composition of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup 2024 is now transparent. The series provided insights into the squad, indicating that certain players, previously long-associated with the Indian team, may be excluded from India's squad for T20 World Cup 2024.
The reason behind this decision lies in the emergence of numerous explosive batsmen and potent bowlers within the Indian squad. Additionally, the series unveiled a new opening pair for India, adding an element of freshness to the team's strategy.
The opening pair for India in the T20 World Cup will likely feature Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The series against Afghanistan strongly suggests that these two players have formed a promising and effective combination at the top of the order.
In addition to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dubey appears to have nearly solidified his spot in the T20 World Cup squad. The recent performances suggest that Shivam Dubey is on track to feature in the World Cup. Furthermore, there is a strong likelihood of including Ravi Bishnoi in the T20 World Cup squad. Bishnoi showcased exceptional bowling skills in the Super Over, contributing significantly by taking two crucial wickets and steering India to victory.
India's dynamic batsman, Rinku Singh, has certainly earned his place in India's T20 setup with consistently brilliant performances. His impressive contributions have solidified his spot, and his presence is confirmed for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
India's predicted squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh.