Despite facing tough competition, Shivan Dube’s outstanding form in the IPL has earned him a spot in the squad for the upcoming matches. He scored 350 runs in nine matches at an impressive strike rate of 172.41, securing his place in the team.
The pace attack for India’s bowling lineup will be spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, supported by Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, and vice-captain Hardik Pandya. The spin-heavy lineup will feature players like Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yuzvendra Chahal leading the charge.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and captain Rohit are expected to form the top order for India’s batting selection. Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan have been named as reserves for the squad.
One notable omission from the squad is KL Rahul, a key player in India’s previous T20 World Cup campaigns in 2021 and 2022. His absence comes as a surprise given his past performances for the team.