India's probable 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2024

With the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies less than five months away, India’s focus will be to play quality cricket for the next four months and keep their morale high to win the distinguished trophy after 17 years. Before the international T20I competition, India will lock horns with Afghanistan in a three-match T20 International (T20I) series and players will also mark their presence in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

In the next few months, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will keep an eye on the performances of players who have done their jobs efficiently in T20 cricket recently. There will be a huge challenge in front of the BCCI as they will have to pick up 15 players who will have to be effective in the Caribbean islands and win the title after 17 years.

Rohit Sharma, who is set to make a comeback in the T20 International (T20I) series against Afghanistan at home, will also look to get quality players in the squad to help India achieve success in the T20 tournament. With a lot of T20 cricket action waiting in the upcoming months, it’s time for Indian cricket fans to know the probable playing 15-member squad of the T20 World Cup.

Here is India’s probable 15-member squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup

1. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma has made a comeback in India's T20I team almost after 14 months and he will look to play attacking cricket in the Caribbean islands. Most probably he will get the opportunity to silence his critics who attack him with their words for being lethargic in the shortest format of the game.

After failing to lift the World Cup trophy at home in 2023, the India skipper will look to help the team quench its International Cricket Council (ICC) title thirst in the West Indies. Avid Indian cricket team supporters will watch his performance in the 2024 IPL as well.

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2. Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal might be seen opening with Rohit in the 2024 T20 World Cup. The left-handed batter is known for extraordinary batting talent and his IPL record speaks a lot about his potential. In the 2023 IPL, he looked stunning and scored 625 runs in 14 matches at a breathtaking strike rate of 163.61. 
 
Talking about his T20I record, the 22-year-old has amassed 502 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 161.93. However, he will have a tough competition with Shubman Gill, who is also striving to win the spot to open innings with captain Rohit. In the upcoming IPL 2024 matches, Jaiswal will look to showcase his batting mettle to solidify his position in the team.

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3. Virat Kohli

Along with Rohit, Virat Kohli will also make a comeback in T20Is in the Afghanistan series at home. The 35-year-old was last seen in the shortest format of the game in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. In the marquee T20 tournament, he produced an iconic 82-run knock with his bat against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). 

The veteran is expected to be given the responsibility to bolster the team’s top order again in the number three spot. In the shortest format of the game, he is the highest run-getter with 4008 runs in 107 innings at an average of 52.73 and a strike rate of 137.96. His fans will want him to shine with his bat in the upcoming IPL edition so that he goes to the T20 World Cup in the West Indies with high morale.

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4. Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav will have to bolster the team with his batting in the middle order. The right-handed batter’s fierce batting style makes him a perfect player for T20s. In the last two years, he has done a fabulous job for India in T20Is.

The 33-year-old played 18 matches in 2023 and notched up 733 runs with two hundred and five fifties at a remarkable strike rate of 155.95. These extraordinary numbers also made him the third-leading run-getter in the format in the calendar year. 

In the previous T20 World Cup instalment, Suryakumar displayed his batting potential, scoring 239 runs in six matches at an amazing strike rate of 189.68. Team India supporters will expect him to produce quality knocks in the upcoming competition.  

5. Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is expected to make a comeback in the national team in the upcoming T20 World Cup. His services are vital to the team as he makes essential contributions to the side in all three departments of the game. The star player’s power-hitting ability also makes him a stellar finisher.

With the ball, he reinforces the team with his four-over spells in middle overs. The 30-year-old is also the vice-captain of the team and with the heavy responsibility on his shoulders, he will have to put up a disciplined show in the huge competition. 

6. Sanju Samson

KL Rahul hasn’t got a spot in India’s T20I side against Afghanistan in the three-match T20I series at home. Selectors have trusted Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma for the wicketkeeping role and both players will look forward to displaying their batting prowess and winning the confidence of the team management.

For Sanju, it’s a perfect chance to prove his potential and present himself as a strong contender for the stumper-batter’s job for the team in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Recently, he notched up his maiden international ton in the One-Day International (ODI) played against South Africa in Paarl. He will look to be impactful with his bat in the upcoming contests to reserve his spot in the team for the enormous event in June.

7. Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja’s role will be vital for the team in the 2024 T20 World Cup. He is one of the experienced stalwarts of the team and his all-round talent makes him a huge match-winner in the side. Along with Kuldeep Yadav, he provides a variety to India’s spin-bowling unit with his left-arm orthodox bowling.

He couldn’t participate in the previous T20 World Cup due to a knee injury. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, the team management will want him to step up with the ball and deliver the desired results to the side. Skipper Rohit will want the veteran to do his best with the bat as well. 

8. Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead India’s pace attack in the 2024 T20 World Cup. In the last edition of the T20 extravaganza, he didn’t show up due to a back injury and his absence negatively affected the team. The 30-year-old is the backbone of India’s bowling attack and knowing his responsibility, he will endeavour to wreak havoc on batters with his fiery pace. 

The right-handed paceman exuded confidence with the ball in the 2023 World Cup, picking up 20 wickets in 11 matches at an economy of 4.06. His T20I record is exceptional as he has grabbed 74 wickets in 61 innings at a frugal economy of 6.55. These numbers clearly exhibit his remarkable skills.

9. Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh might be seen in India’s 15-member list for the 2024 T20 World Cup. The pacer looked decent with the ball recently. In the ODI series in South Africa, he stunned the opponents with his sensational bowling display. Bagging 10 wickets in the series, he ended up as the leading wicket-taker in the series.

The left-arm pacer creates impact with his variations. He has yorkers, bouncers, slower ones, and cutters in armoury, he can deter batters with his senior colleague Bumrah. Selectors will note Arshdeep’s performance closely in the upcoming IPL edition. The 24-year-old will look to be flawless in the cash-rich league to travel with the Indian team for the 22024 World Cup.

10. Mohammed Siraj

The star Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj may not be in his supreme form in the shortest format but considering his performance in the Test and ODI, he might get a chance in the playing XI as there are no other pacer who can challenge him.

However, BCCI must be monitoring some pacers in the ongoing IPL season who might get a chance to represent the Indian team in the T20 World Cup 2024. There are some young pacers like Mayank Yadav and Harshit Rana who probably find a place in the squad as they have been doing pretty good in the ongoing IPL season so far.

11. Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav will get the responsibility of leading India’s spin attack in the 2024 T20 World Cup. The left-arm spinner will be a crucial part of the team as he can be lethal against batters in the West Indies. In recent years, it’s witnessed that the Caribbean tracks have assisted spinners significantly. 

Along with Jadeja, he can make batters dance to his tunes in the competition. In the 2023 World Cup, his pairing with Jadeja delivered some superb match-winning moments for the team. Ardent Indian cricket team supporters will expect Kuldeep to be effective on another big stage.  

12. Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh has shown that he is an excellent hitter of the ball. In the cash-rich IPL, he has helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bag some close games. Team India skipper Rohit Sharma will also look to utilise his talent to win games for the side in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Rinku’s brilliant power-hitting ability unnerves bowlers in crunch situations. The 26-year-old has played 13 T20I games for India, thus far, and has piled up 262 runs in eight innings at a notable strike rate of 180.68. His endeavours will be to produce quality innings from his bat in the upcoming contests to break into India’s 2024 T20 World Cup team.   

13. Jitesh Sharma

Jitesh Sharma might be included in the team as a backup wicketkeeper batter. Like Rinku, he also possesses brilliant hard-hitting capabilities. Behind the wickets, he is known for briskness with his keeping gloves while as a batter, he can conclude matches in style with his strength. 

The 30-year-old has played seven matches in India jersey and has scored 69 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 150.00. Ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup, eyes will be set on him in the upcoming IPL. Playing for Punjab Kings (PBKS), he will have to flex his muscles and add some impactful innings from his bat to his profile.

14.  Ravi Bishnoi

Ravi Bishnoi has shown that he can be the next big spinner for India in the future. He has played 22 T20Is, so far, in which he claimed 34 wickets at a thrifty economy of 7.14. Noting his spectacular bowling skills, Rohit Sharma might want him in India’s 15-member squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

With the availability of Jadeja and Kuldeep, he might not get a lot of chances in the playing XI but in case, one of them fails to show up due to an injury or some issues, the youngster has the potential to fill their shoes, and give tough time to batters with his leg-break googly.

15. Axar Patel

Axar Patel may serve the side as a backup for Jadeja in the 2024 T20 World Cup. The team management will want the all-rounder to deliver economical spells with the ball and provide strength to batting. There are some instances to recount when Axar showcased his spunk and rescued the team from crises with his calm batting attitude.

His superb talent and experience make him an important part of the team. In his T20I career, he has racked up 47 wickets and 361 runs in 51 T20Is. The 29-year-old is currently busy with the Indian team in the Afghanistan T20I series at home and his endeavours will be to put up excellent all-round efforts for the team in the ongoing series.

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