No Rinku Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal as Harsha Bhogle Names India Squad for T20 World Cup 2024

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gears up to reveal India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 in a week. But commentator Harsha Bhogle isn’t one to wait and watch. He has thrown his hat in the ring, picking his expected squad for the prestigious tournament.

Bhogle’s picks are a fascinating mix of experience and fresh faces. He throws his weight behind the explosive young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, partnering him with the ever-reliable Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli, despite facing some recent batting woes, especially with his strike-rate being the concern, also makes the cut.

Sanju Samson or KL Rahul?

Among wicket-keepers, Bhogle shown his faith Sanju Samson over KL Rahul. This has cricket pundits scratching their heads, but could be a gamble on Samson’s current form.

Shivam Dube Makes The Cut

Shivam Dube, the big-hitting all-rounder on fire for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, also finds a spot, potentially adding firepower with both bat and ball.

The middle-order is a powerhouse with the in-form Suryakumar Yadav and the ever-reliable Hardik Pandya. They are joined by the much-anticipated return of Rishabh Pant, whose comeback from injury has fans excited.

Jasprit Bumrah Spearheads Pace Attack

For pace department, Bhogle trusts the experience of Jasprit Bumrah, the fiery Mohammed Siraj, and the rising star Arshdeep Singh. While Bumrah has looked in a great touch, Siraj and Arshdeep have been taken to the cleaners this IPL season.

No Place for Yuzvendra Chahal

The spin department sees Bhogle opting for the wily Axar Patel and the resurgent Kuldeep Yadav. This duo provides a good mix of attacking and controlling options.

With India placed in a group alongside Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and the USA, Bhogle’s squad has sparked discussions about how this team will stack up against their opponents.

Harsha Bhogle’s India Squad for T20 World Cup 2024:

Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel

Cricket fans are now eagerly waiting to see if the official BCCI squad announcement aligns with Bhogle’s interesting picks. Will there be any surprises? Will Bhogle’s faith in youngsters and surprise picks pay off? Only time will tell!