Earlier, the BCCI selection panel had announced a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which is set to begin on October 17 in Oman and UAE. India, like many other top teams, went with horses for courses formula and packed the squad with five spinners. Also, they have included quite a few X-factor players like Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/we-are-definitely-going-to-see-a-lot-more-of-varun-chakravarthy-in-international-cricket-eoin-morgan/"><strong>Varun Chakravarthy</strong></a>.

The trio’s addition to the squad comes from some solid performances in the domestic circuit as well in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It is a well-documented fact T20 format is all about game-changers, who change the complexion of the game quickly.

The BCCI selectors have also taken into consideration these factors and have named the players.<br>In an ideal world, team India members should be in UAE preparing for the T20 World Cup. Instead, the players are in playing the second leg of IPL. There are two sides to this the players will be prepared for T20 World Cup by playing more games. The flipside to it is some players, who have been selected, have shown indifferent form.

The BCCI has time to tweak the T20 World Cup squad till October 10 but by the looks of it, the selectors might back the players selected in the original squad. Nonetheless, they would be worried but also would have a belief that the out-of-form players return to form.

Meanwhile, here are some worrying signs for India ahead of the global event

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-468645" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-1.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-468645" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The biggest and probably one of the most important aspects is Hadik Pandya’s not bowling. While announcing the squad, the BCCI selectors had made clear that the all-rounder is fit to bowl during the T20 World Cup. He was also seen bowling during the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka, and that harbored hopes among the selectors and fans that Pandya might well play as an all-rounder for the team.

The opposite, though, has happened and Pandya has so far not bowled for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the three games that he has played in the UAE leg of the IPL. MI head coach <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-used-strong-words-karn-sharma-reveals-how-mahela-jayawardena-motivated-the-mumbai-indians-in-the-2017-ipl-final/"><strong>Mahela Jayawardena</strong></a> says that the management does not want to push him as that might affect his batting. Considering that he is fit and has returned to bowl, this statement from the MI coach might start to worry Indian management.

Kohli has said in several of his interviews that how Pandya is vital for maintaining team balance. If he does play as a batter, then India yet again have to resort to playing seven batters.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-542255" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rahul-Chahar.jpg" alt="Rahul Chahar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-542255" class="wp-caption-text">Rahul Chahar. (Photo Source: Twitter/BCCI)</figcaption>

Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar was included in the team due to his ability to bowl fast leg-spin as compared to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-has-never-disappointed-has-always-given-wickets-msk-prasad-feels-yuzvendra-chahal-deserved-a-spot-in-t20-wc-squad/"><strong>Yuzvendra Chahal</strong></a>, who was omitted from the squad for the showpiece event. Chahar made quite a name for himself for his state team Rajasthan and as well in the IPL for Mumbai Indians. He also had a great white-ball series against Sri Lanka as he picked three wickets in his debut ODI game and ended up picking four wickets in the two T20Is.

Chahar’s impressive performance in the IPL for MI was also one of the clinchers for the selectors to include him in the T20 World Cup squad. In the India leg of the IPL, he had taken 11 wickets in the 11 games but, he has largely looked ineffective in the UAE leg so far and has picked only two wickets in four matches. Worst, his lack of form has coincided with MI’s dip in form too. Apart from Chahar, India have four more spinners in the T20 World Cup squad, but the leg-spinner’s recent form must be a sign of concern for the management.

3. Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan’s lean patch

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-537881" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Suryakumar-Yadav-and-Ishan-Kishan.png" alt="Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-537881" class="wp-caption-text">Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan. (Photo Source: Twitter/BCCI)</figcaption>

The MI duo Suryakumar Yadav and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/afternoon-sir-ishan-kishans-reaction-on-seeing-sachin-tendulkar-in-the-mi-dressing-room-sends-kieron-pollard-into-splits/"><strong>Ishan Kishan</strong></a> were the stand-out performers during the IPL 2020. The pair’s runs in the middle-order gave power hitters like Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya to break free from the onset. This year the story has vastly been different as both the players have underperformed, which has led MI to struggle in the middle-overs and lose the plot.

Kishan has been dropped from MI playing XI, while the management has persisted with Yadav. It is pretty much evident that the duo needs some runs and confidence. The Indian management would be worried since they picked both the players based on their fearless approach and X-factor ability. KL Rahul is there as a middle-order backup but, the Indian management would be hoping Yadav and Kishan get back to run-scoring ways.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-540618" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-2.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-540618" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-deeply-concerned-about-bhuvneshwar-kumars-form-aakash-chopra/"><strong>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</strong></a> made an immediate difference to the Indian team during their limited-overs series against England. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar led the attack well and picked up four wickets in the five T20Is. Later, he continued that form during the Sri Lanka series by picking five wickets in three T20I matches. Not only wickets, but he was always effective in keeping the opponents under a tight leash.

Kumar was next seen in the UAE leg of the IPL, and it is here that he has surprisingly been of color. During the four games for SRH, the right-arm pacer has only taken two wickets. He has hardly looked penetrating in the powerplays and death overs. With the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled to begin soon, the Indian management would be hoping it is just a minor dip in form.

<p>Earlier, the BCCI selection panel had announced a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which is set to begin on October 17 in Oman and UAE. India, like many other top teams, went with horses for courses formula and packed the squad with five spinners. Also, they have included quite a few X-factor players like Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/we-are-definitely-going-to-see-a-lot-more-of-varun-chakravarthy-in-international-cricket-eoin-morgan/"><strong>Varun Chakravarthy</strong></a>.</p>
<p>The trio’s addition to the squad comes from some solid performances in the domestic circuit as well in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It is a well-documented fact T20 format is all about game-changers, who change the complexion of the game quickly.</p>
<p>The BCCI selectors have also taken into consideration these factors and have named the players.<br>
In an ideal world, team India members should be in UAE preparing for the T20 World Cup. Instead, the players are in playing the second leg of IPL. There are two sides to this the players will be prepared for T20 World Cup by playing more games. The flipside to it is some players, who have been selected, have shown indifferent form.</p>
<p>The BCCI has time to tweak the T20 World Cup squad till October 10 but by the looks of it, the selectors might back the players selected in the original squad. Nonetheless, they would be worried but also would have a belief that the out-of-form players return to form.</p>
<h3>Meanwhile, here are some worrying signs for India ahead of the global event</h3>
<h3>1. Hardik Pandya not bowling</h3>
<figure id="attachment_468645" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-468645" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-468645" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-1.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-468645" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The biggest and probably one of the most important aspects is Hadik Pandya’s not bowling. While announcing the squad, the BCCI selectors had made clear that the all-rounder is fit to bowl during the T20 World Cup. He was also seen bowling during the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka, and that harbored hopes among the selectors and fans that Pandya might well play as an all-rounder for the team.</p>
<p>The opposite, though, has happened and Pandya has so far not bowled for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the three games that he has played in the UAE leg of the IPL. MI head coach <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-used-strong-words-karn-sharma-reveals-how-mahela-jayawardena-motivated-the-mumbai-indians-in-the-2017-ipl-final/"><strong>Mahela Jayawardena</strong></a> says that the management does not want to push him as that might affect his batting. Considering that he is fit and has returned to bowl, this statement from the MI coach might start to worry Indian management.</p>
<p>Kohli has said in several of his interviews that how Pandya is vital for maintaining team balance. If he does play as a batter, then India yet again have to resort to playing seven batters.</p>
<h3>2. Rahul Chahar’s inclusion</h3>
<figure id="attachment_542255" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-542255" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-542255" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rahul-Chahar.jpg" alt="Rahul Chahar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-542255" class="wp-caption-text">Rahul Chahar. (Photo Source: Twitter/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar was included in the team due to his ability to bowl fast leg-spin as compared to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-has-never-disappointed-has-always-given-wickets-msk-prasad-feels-yuzvendra-chahal-deserved-a-spot-in-t20-wc-squad/"><strong>Yuzvendra Chahal</strong></a>, who was omitted from the squad for the showpiece event. Chahar made quite a name for himself for his state team Rajasthan and as well in the IPL for Mumbai Indians. He also had a great white-ball series against Sri Lanka as he picked three wickets in his debut ODI game and ended up picking four wickets in the two T20Is.</p>
<p>Chahar’s impressive performance in the IPL for MI was also one of the clinchers for the selectors to include him in the T20 World Cup squad. In the India leg of the IPL, he had taken 11 wickets in the 11 games but, he has largely looked ineffective in the UAE leg so far and has picked only two wickets in four matches. Worst, his lack of form has coincided with MI’s dip in form too. Apart from Chahar, India have four more spinners in the T20 World Cup squad, but the leg-spinner’s recent form must be a sign of concern for the management.</p>
<h3>3. Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan’s lean patch</h3>
<figure id="attachment_537881" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-537881" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-537881" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Suryakumar-Yadav-and-Ishan-Kishan.png" alt="Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-537881" class="wp-caption-text">Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan. (Photo Source: Twitter/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The MI duo Suryakumar Yadav and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/afternoon-sir-ishan-kishans-reaction-on-seeing-sachin-tendulkar-in-the-mi-dressing-room-sends-kieron-pollard-into-splits/"><strong>Ishan Kishan</strong></a> were the stand-out performers during the IPL 2020. The pair’s runs in the middle-order gave power hitters like Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya to break free from the onset. This year the story has vastly been different as both the players have underperformed, which has led MI to struggle in the middle-overs and lose the plot.</p>
<p>Kishan has been dropped from MI playing XI, while the management has persisted with Yadav. It is pretty much evident that the duo needs some runs and confidence. The Indian management would be worried since they picked both the players based on their fearless approach and X-factor ability. KL Rahul is there as a middle-order backup but, the Indian management would be hoping Yadav and Kishan get back to run-scoring ways.</p>
<h3>4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s current form</h3>
<figure id="attachment_540618" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-540618" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-540618" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-2.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-540618" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-deeply-concerned-about-bhuvneshwar-kumars-form-aakash-chopra/"><strong>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</strong></a> made an immediate difference to the Indian team during their limited-overs series against England. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar led the attack well and picked up four wickets in the five T20Is. Later, he continued that form during the Sri Lanka series by picking five wickets in three T20I matches. Not only wickets, but he was always effective in keeping the opponents under a tight leash.</p>
<p>Kumar was next seen in the UAE leg of the IPL, and it is here that he has surprisingly been of color. During the four games for SRH, the right-arm pacer has only taken two wickets. He has hardly looked penetrating in the powerplays and death overs. With the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled to begin soon, the Indian management would be hoping it is just a minor dip in form.</p>

<p>Earlier, the BCCI selection panel had announced a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, which is set to begin on October 17 in Oman and UAE. India, like many other top teams, went with horses for courses formula and packed the squad with five spinners. Also, they have included quite a few X-factor players like Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/we-are-definitely-going-to-see-a-lot-more-of-varun-chakravarthy-in-international-cricket-eoin-morgan/"><strong>Varun Chakravarthy</strong></a>.</p>
<p>The trio’s addition to the squad comes from some solid performances in the domestic circuit as well in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It is a well-documented fact T20 format is all about game-changers, who change the complexion of the game quickly.</p>
<p>The BCCI selectors have also taken into consideration these factors and have named the players.<br>
In an ideal world, team India members should be in UAE preparing for the T20 World Cup. Instead, the players are in playing the second leg of IPL. There are two sides to this the players will be prepared for T20 World Cup by playing more games. The flipside to it is some players, who have been selected, have shown indifferent form.</p>
<p>The BCCI has time to tweak the T20 World Cup squad till October 10 but by the looks of it, the selectors might back the players selected in the original squad. Nonetheless, they would be worried but also would have a belief that the out-of-form players return to form.</p>
<h3>Meanwhile, here are some worrying signs for India ahead of the global event</h3>
<h3>1. Hardik Pandya not bowling</h3>
<figure id="attachment_468645" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-468645" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-468645" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-1.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-468645" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The biggest and probably one of the most important aspects is Hadik Pandya’s not bowling. While announcing the squad, the BCCI selectors had made clear that the all-rounder is fit to bowl during the T20 World Cup. He was also seen bowling during the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka, and that harbored hopes among the selectors and fans that Pandya might well play as an all-rounder for the team.</p>
<p>The opposite, though, has happened and Pandya has so far not bowled for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the three games that he has played in the UAE leg of the IPL. MI head coach <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-used-strong-words-karn-sharma-reveals-how-mahela-jayawardena-motivated-the-mumbai-indians-in-the-2017-ipl-final/"><strong>Mahela Jayawardena</strong></a> says that the management does not want to push him as that might affect his batting. Considering that he is fit and has returned to bowl, this statement from the MI coach might start to worry Indian management.</p>
<p>Kohli has said in several of his interviews that how Pandya is vital for maintaining team balance. If he does play as a batter, then India yet again have to resort to playing seven batters.</p>
<h3>2. Rahul Chahar’s inclusion</h3>
<figure id="attachment_542255" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-542255" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-542255" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rahul-Chahar.jpg" alt="Rahul Chahar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-542255" class="wp-caption-text">Rahul Chahar. (Photo Source: Twitter/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar was included in the team due to his ability to bowl fast leg-spin as compared to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-has-never-disappointed-has-always-given-wickets-msk-prasad-feels-yuzvendra-chahal-deserved-a-spot-in-t20-wc-squad/"><strong>Yuzvendra Chahal</strong></a>, who was omitted from the squad for the showpiece event. Chahar made quite a name for himself for his state team Rajasthan and as well in the IPL for Mumbai Indians. He also had a great white-ball series against Sri Lanka as he picked three wickets in his debut ODI game and ended up picking four wickets in the two T20Is.</p>
<p>Chahar’s impressive performance in the IPL for MI was also one of the clinchers for the selectors to include him in the T20 World Cup squad. In the India leg of the IPL, he had taken 11 wickets in the 11 games but, he has largely looked ineffective in the UAE leg so far and has picked only two wickets in four matches. Worst, his lack of form has coincided with MI’s dip in form too. Apart from Chahar, India have four more spinners in the T20 World Cup squad, but the leg-spinner’s recent form must be a sign of concern for the management.</p>
<h3>3. Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan’s lean patch</h3>
<figure id="attachment_537881" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-537881" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-537881" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Suryakumar-Yadav-and-Ishan-Kishan.png" alt="Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-537881" class="wp-caption-text">Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan. (Photo Source: Twitter/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The MI duo Suryakumar Yadav and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/afternoon-sir-ishan-kishans-reaction-on-seeing-sachin-tendulkar-in-the-mi-dressing-room-sends-kieron-pollard-into-splits/"><strong>Ishan Kishan</strong></a> were the stand-out performers during the IPL 2020. The pair’s runs in the middle-order gave power hitters like Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya to break free from the onset. This year the story has vastly been different as both the players have underperformed, which has led MI to struggle in the middle-overs and lose the plot.</p>
<p>Kishan has been dropped from MI playing XI, while the management has persisted with Yadav. It is pretty much evident that the duo needs some runs and confidence. The Indian management would be worried since they picked both the players based on their fearless approach and X-factor ability. KL Rahul is there as a middle-order backup but, the Indian management would be hoping Yadav and Kishan get back to run-scoring ways.</p>
<h3>4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s current form</h3>
<figure id="attachment_540618" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-540618" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-540618" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-2.jpg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-540618" class="wp-caption-text">Bhuvneshwar Kumar. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-deeply-concerned-about-bhuvneshwar-kumars-form-aakash-chopra/"><strong>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</strong></a> made an immediate difference to the Indian team during their limited-overs series against England. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar led the attack well and picked up four wickets in the five T20Is. Later, he continued that form during the Sri Lanka series by picking five wickets in three T20I matches. Not only wickets, but he was always effective in keeping the opponents under a tight leash.</p>
<p>Kumar was next seen in the UAE leg of the IPL, and it is here that he has surprisingly been of color. During the four games for SRH, the right-arm pacer has only taken two wickets. He has hardly looked penetrating in the powerplays and death overs. With the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled to begin soon, the Indian management would be hoping it is just a minor dip in form.</p>

India will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on October 24.

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