India’s T20 Team on the Rise
The Indian cricket team has been in excellent form in the T20 format recently, winning the 2022 Asia Cup and reaching the semi-finals of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. With the 2024 T20 World Cup on the horizon, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has shared his thoughts on the ideal India XI for the tournament.
Sehwag’s XI
Sehwag’s team includes some of India’s most experienced and talented players, as well as some exciting young prospects. The team is as follows:
1. Rohit Sharma (c)
2. KL Rahul
3. Virat Kohli
4. Suryakumar Yadav
5. Rishabh Pant (wk)
6. Deepak Hooda
7. Axar Patel
8. Ravichandran Ashwin
9. Jasprit Bumrah
10. Mohammed Shami
11. Umran Malik
Notable Exclusions
One of the most notable exclusions from Sehwag’s team is Hardik Pandya. Pandya is a powerful all-rounder who has been a key part of India’s T20 team in recent years. However, Sehwag believes that Pandya’s poor form in 2023, as well as his injury history, make him a risky selection for the World Cup.
Sehwag’s Reasoning
Sehwag explained his reasons for excluding Pandya in a recent interview. He said, Hardik Pandya is a fantastic player, but he has not been in good form in 2023 and he has also been injured a lot recently. I think it would be too risky to select him for the World Cup.
Philosophy
Sehwag also revealed that his philosophy when selecting his team was to choose players who are in good form and who have a proven track record in the T20 format. He said, I want to select players who are in good form and who have a proven track record in T20 cricket. I believe that this is the best way to give India the best chance of winning the World Cup.
Conclusion
Sehwag’s ideal India XI for the 2024 T20 World Cup is a strong and experienced team that has the potential to win the tournament. However, the exclusion of Pandya is a bold move that could potentially backfire. Only time will tell whether Sehwag’s team is the right one to lead India to glory.
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