As the ICC T20 World Cup fast approaches, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has offered his insights on Team India’s squad selection. In a video posted by Star Sports on social media, Pathan suggested an ideal lineup for the upcoming tournament.
Pathan recommended that captain Rohit Sharma should open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, with Virat Kohli at number three and Suryakumar Yadav at number four in the batting order. He also suggested including Rinku Singh, Rishabh Pant (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja in the middle order.
In terms of spin bowlers, Pathan recommended including Kuldeep Yadav and either Ravi Bishnoi or Yuzvendra Chahal as another spinner. He preferred Bishnoi due to his fielding abilities. For fast bowlers, Pathan suggested Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj.
Pathan also addressed the debate over an extra batter, suggesting that the decision could be between Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson. With one potentially being a traveling reserve if not selected in the main squad.
In summary, Irfan Pathan’s suggested India squad for the T20 World Cup includes: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Rishabh Pant (WK), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi/Yuzvendra Chahal (spinners), Jasprit Bumrah/Arshdeep Singh/Mohammed Siraj (fast bowlers) and either Shubman Gill or Sanju Samson as an extra batter.