Published Jan 9, 2025, 2:47 pm IST
The T20 World Cup is near, a series against England is a perfect chance for Team India to work on their skills and think through the best team mix. There's several new players and some with a large amount of experience in the Indian group, all getting ready.
The squad boasts of explosive batting options, including top-order players capable of setting the tone early in the game. The middle-order is designed to maintain momentum, with power hitters ready to accelerate in the final overs. India’s all-rounders will add depth, providing flexibility with both bat and ball. On the bowling front, India is expected to have a potent attack that blends pace and spin. The fast bowlers will be crucial for breaking partnerships and containing runs during the powerplay and death overs. Meanwhile, the spinners will play a key role in the middle overs, looking to stifle England’s attacking batters. This squad offers a balanced approach, with depth in every department, ensuring India is well-equipped to take on England in a highly competitive series.
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Player | Role |
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Suryakumar Yadav | Captain, Batsman |
Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batsman |
Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper, Batsman |
Tilak Varma | Batsman |
Rinku Singh | Batsman |
Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
Axar Patel | All-rounder, Bowler |
Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler (Leg-spin) |
Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler (Leg-spin) |
Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper, Batsman |
Prasidh Krishna | Bowler (Pace) |
Arshdeep Singh | Bowler (Pace) |
Yash Dayal | Bowler (Pace) |
Ramandeep Singh | All-rounder |
Abhishek Sharma | All-rounder |
Harshit Rana | Bowler (Pace) |
Jasprit Bumrah, who hurt his back in the last Test series, is sitting out the T20I series to get all better. Mohammad Siraj, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, along with Bumrah, are likely to have a rest.
With the series serving as preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026, the focus shifts to players like Suryakumar Yadav, the T20I captain, and Sanju Samson, who impressed during the South Africa tour. Samson is anticipated to open alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad, as the selectors look to experiment with different top-order combinations. India’s probable squad combines a blend of experienced players and emerging talents, with an emphasis on building momentum and identifying reliable combinations for the future.
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