T20 World Cup 2022: 5 players who can face shocking exclusion from India's squad

The T20 World Cup 2022 is just around the corner. Ahead of the October event, the teams need to submit their squad by September 16. Team India have a problem of plenty when it comes to selecting the 15-member squad. The Indian T20 circuit have many proven performers and not everyone can get a ticket to Australia. Some Indian regulars can shockingly face the axe in the build to the marquee event. 

Moreover, the losses to Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup have raised a lot of eyebrows and it remains to be seen if some players are axed based on the performances. Here we bring you 5 Indian players who may get dropped from India's squad for the World Cup.

5 Players who can face shocking exclusion from India's squad:

1. Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant has been a constant figure in the Indian setup across formats. He has been among the best wicket-keeper batsman in the longest format of late. But the southpaw has not had the same prolific run with the bat as far as limited overs are concerned, especially T20Is. 

The 24-year-old has been central to India’s T20 World Cup plans and the Men in Blue played him as the middle-order dasher. However, Pant has not been able to fit the bill and currently struggling to find his range. 

Also, Dinesh Karthik has been in a rich vein of form since his comeback and the veteran wicket-keeper fits in as a designated finisher which is a rare breed. This has threatened Pant’s place more than ever and the Delhi batter could lose his place for the upcoming World Cup.