New Delhi: In a daring selection, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has unveiled the playing XI for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, and it’s raising eyebrows. Brace yourselves for the unexpected twists and turns as we dive into Sehwag’s masterstroke.
Hardik Pandya Benched
Hardik Pandya, the swashbuckling all-rounder, finds himself on the sidelines. Despite leading the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024, his performance has been lackluster. Sehwag’s verdict? Pandya doesn’t make the cut for the T20 World Cup playing 11. But fear not, he’s still part of the 15-member squad.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: The Surprise Opener
Sehwag’s Club Prairie Podcast reveals his trump card: Yashasvi Jaiswal will open alongside captain Rohit Sharma. The young gun’s explosive batting promises fireworks at the top. And that’s just the beginning.
Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rishabh Pant
At numbers three and four, we have Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav. But the real twist? As wicketkeeper-batsman, Sehwag backs Delhi Capitals’ captain Rishabh Pant. Fresh from recovering after a car accident, Pant is back with a vengeance in the IPL.
Spin Twins and Sandeep’s Shocking Inclusion
Sehwag’s spin duo consists of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja. But the real jaw-dropper? Sandeep Sharma, the specialist death-over bowler, makes the cut as one of the three fast bowlers. His IPL 2024 form speaks volumes.
India’s T20 World Cup 2024
Here’s the lineup: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dubey/Rinku Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Sandeep Sharma. Remember the name—this squad is set to rock the cricketing world.
