Cricket fans and commentators alike are buzzing with excitement about the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024, which will see India tour the USA and the West Indies. As anticipation builds, former India cricketers have been offering their suggestions for the squad that will represent the country on the world stage.
Former Australian T20 World Cup-winning captain Aaron Finch has also weighed in with his predictions for Team India’s 15-member squad. Finch named Yashasvi Jaiswal as the second player in his lineup after captain Rohit Sharma, but kept his playing XI a secret. In Finch’s squad, Virat Kohli, who currently holds the Orange Cap in IPL 2024, found a place alongside Suryakumar Yadav in the top order. Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson were picked as wicketkeepers, with KL Rahul being excluded from the touring party. Hardik Pandya, who has been facing criticism for his poor performances in IPL, was also included in Finch’s squad. Both Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh were selected by Finch, despite reports suggesting only one could be picked by BCCI.
Finch opted for a pace-heavy bowling attack for Team India at the T20 World Cup, selecting Avesh Khan as the fourth seamer alongside Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj. Ravindra Jadeja and left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav were also included in his squad. The final lineup is expected to be announced on Monday.