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"If Dinesh Karthik Is Not In Your XI...": Yuvraj Singh's Verdict On India Squad For T20 World Cup

Former star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh evaluated the wicketkeeping options for the Indian team, the player who will be the key for India and gave his take on what the future holds for the experienced players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. India is stuck in a 'dilemma' in terms of deciding the wicketkeeping options with a plethora of talent available at their disposal. Dinesh Karthik has emerged as a surprise contender for the wicketkeeping spot after displaying a rich vein of form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

IPL 2024: BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar In Attendance For DC-MI Match Ahead Of T20 World Cup Squad Selection

Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the senior men's selection committee, is in attendance for the ongoing Delhi Capitals-Mumbai Indians clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Saturday afternoon. Sources told IANS that Agarkar was spotted being seated in the commentary box of the media centre at the stadium. His presence during the Delhi-Mumbai game means that a meeting to finalise India's squad for the T20 World Cup could be happening once the Delhi-Mumbai IPL match is over.

Don't Give Hardik Pandya "So Much Priority": T20 World Cup Winner Questions His Impact For India

Former seamer Irfan Pathan has insisted that Indian cricket must stop obsessing over Hardik Pandya's worth as an all-rounder at international level, saying he has failed to create an impact in ICC tournaments. The Mumbai Indians all-rounder is battling poor form this IPL season, raising questions about his inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad, which is to be announced soon. "What I feel about Hardik Pandya is that Indian cricket needs to make it clear that they should not give him that much priority as they have given him so far, because we still haven't won the World Cup," Pathan said on Star Sports Press Room Show, Ticket to World Cup.

India's T20 World Cup Squad: Sourav Ganguly Picks Two Certain Selections. Not Virat Kohli Or Shubman Gill

Former captain Sourav Ganguly feels Axar Patel will book his place in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup as he can be moved around in the batting order depending on match situation. Axar has bowled splendidly all season at an economy rate of 7.06 and when promoted, he showed his batting prowess against Gujarat Titans. "Axar, is a certainty. Both Rishabh and Axar are certainties for me at the T20 World Cup. The way things are going in T20, Rohit will want someone to come at No. 8 and bat, give those 15-20 runs which Axar can easily do, and if he needs someone to go and smack spinners, Axar can do that as well.

Ex-India Star's "I Was Kicked Out" Revelation Amid T20 World Cup Selection Debate

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has recalled the time when he was kicked out of the team following an injury. Irfan, who made his India debut in 2003, played 29 Tests, 120 ODIs and 24 T20Is for the country between 2003 and 2012. His career, however, was hampered by recurring knee injuries. While he played his last game for India in 2012, he continued to feature in domestic cricket until 2019, hoping to earn a recall some day. However, in January 2020, he decided to announce his retirement from all formats of the game.

"After Almost Scoring 900 Runs...": Shubman Gill's Honest Take On Possible T20 World Cup Snub

With the wait for T20 World Cup 2024 team selection about to end, India batter Shubman Gill opened up on his possible selection and non-selection for the marquee event. Gill, one of the most promising young batters in the team, hasn't quite set the T20 cricket stage on fire in recent times. His form for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has also not been up to the mark, with the opening batter only scoring 304 runs in 9 matches at an average of 38 and a strike-rate of 146.15.

Virat Kohli Served "No Disrespect" Message, India Great Wants Star To Sacrifice Batting Spot In T20 World Cup

In less than one week's time, India's T20 World Cup squad will be out. For a team, that last won an ICC trophy back in 2013, the 2024 T20 World Cup is a great opportunity for Rohit Sharma and Co. to end a long drought. Several experts have been giving their opinion on what the ideal 15-member India squad should look like. There is also 100 per cent consensus about two players who should be in the playing XI - Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Should Retire After T20 World Cup? Yuvraj Singh's Big "As You Get Older..." Remark

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh feels veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should consider retiring from the shortest format of the game after the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA. Kohli and Rohit's future with the Indian team in T20Is has been a major point of discussion leading into the World Cup. Both had not played a T20I in over a year until the home series against Afghanistan earlier this year in January.

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"If Dinesh Karthik Is Not In Your XI...": Yuvraj Singh's Verdict On India Squad For T20 World Cup

IPL 2024: BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar In Attendance For DC-MI Match Ahead Of T20 World Cup Squad Selection

Don't Give Hardik Pandya "So Much Priority": T20 World Cup Winner Questions His Impact For India

India's T20 World Cup Squad: Sourav Ganguly Picks Two Certain Selections. Not Virat Kohli Or Shubman Gill

Ex-India Star's "I Was Kicked Out" Revelation Amid T20 World Cup Selection Debate

"After Almost Scoring 900 Runs...": Shubman Gill's Honest Take On Possible T20 World Cup Snub

Virat Kohli Served "No Disrespect" Message, India Great Wants Star To Sacrifice Batting Spot In T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Should Retire After T20 World Cup? Yuvraj Singh's Big "As You Get Older..." Remark