With the days of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-world-cup-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">T20 World Cup</a> approaching soon, all the Indian fans are getting excited, considering the fact that this could be the year when they break their ICC tournament jinx and bring home a trophy. But before the tournament starts, there is always a period when players are anxious because they are not sure whether they have done enough to secure a place in the squad or not.

With the IPL 2021 second leg approaching, BCCI is expected to announce the squad anytime soon. But, there could be a situation where they might just wait for a little longer and see the performances of some players in the IPL. There could be some players though, who might just be surprising inclusions for the big event.  Here’s predicting the

Surprising inclusions in India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2021

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-540898" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Varun-Chakravarthy-1.jpg" alt="Varun Chakravarthy" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-540898" class="wp-caption-text">Varun Chakravarthy. (Photo Source: BCCI/Twitter)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/if-india-wins-t20-world-cup-varun-chakravarthy-would-have-played-a-major-role-dinesh-karthik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Varun Chakravarthy’</a>s sudden rise in Indian cricket is definitely a story of inspiration for many young sports lovers. However, his story gets highlighted every now and then because of his success on the field. In the 2020 Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates, Chakravarthy had his breakthrough season after a couple of years of teasing everyone.

He emerged as a successful mystery spinner, the likes which have not been a regular occurrence in Indian cricket in recent times. His ability to spin the ball both ways and confuse the batsmen with his variations impressed the Indian selectors. During that season, he ended with 17 wickets from 13 matches.

He had got an opportunity to travel to Australia but was ruled out due to an injury. When India was going to play England earlier this year, he did manage to get in the squad but his fitness was deemed not up to the mark. Finally, his opportunity came in Sri Lanka. So far, his numbers suggest all good things. He has an economy of 5.3 in his three T20Is and around the seven mark in the IPL. With India struggling to narrow down quality and consistent spinner, Chakravarthy could just turn out to be the surprise package.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-538007" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ishan-Kishan-2.jpg" alt="Ishan Kishan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-538007" class="wp-caption-text">Ishan Kishan. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Much like Varun Chakravarthy, IPL 2020 can be considered Ishan Kishan’s breakthrough season. He managed to score more than 500 runs for Mumbai Indians at an average of 57.33 and a strike rate of 145. That was the last thing he needed to make it to the Indian team after being a consistent performer at the domestic and India A level.

Between then and now, Kishan has played three T20Is, in one which he made a match-winning 56 runs from 32 balls. On his <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-had-told-everyone-in-the-dressing-room-that-i-will-hit-six-off-first-ball-ishan-kishan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ODI debut</a>, he made 59 runs from just 42 balls to help India chase down a total with several overs to spare. By all means, the Jharkhand wicketkeeper is a talented player and should deserve a chance in this Indian team.

What doesn’t fall in his favor, for now, is that both KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are more than likely to feature in the playing XI. But, Kishan as an idea in the middle order works really well. His batting is quite charismatic and he is not afraid to take on the spinners, who can be heavily used in the UAE. Just one more fact about Kishan- he hit 30 sixes in the UAE IPL 2020, most by any player in the tournament.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-477911" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Krunal-Pandya.jpg" alt="Krunal Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-477911" class="wp-caption-text">Krunal Pandya. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/krunal-pandya-shakes-a-leg-on-dua-lipas-hit-song-levitating-alongside-pankhuri-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Krunal Pandya</a> has already played 19 T20Is for India and in them, he has shown his capabilities to deliver with the bat and with the ball. The senior Pandya is someone who is a bit of both, but a lot more trustable. With the ball, he presents unique challenges, taking the ball away from the right-hander, the low trajectory of bounce with low arm action and as a bowler, his lines are tight.

A couple of years ago, whatever he was offering, no one else could. Well, maybe, Ravindra Jadeja. But, until the last two years, the Saurashtra all-rounder’s numbers in T20 cricket weren&#8217;t too good. However, that has changed completely. Now, if there is a toss-up between Jadeja and Krunal, maybe the former will get a nod.

However, where Krunal takes the cake is his big-match temperament and ability to adapt. Even though Jadeja is versatile, Krunal is someone who has been tried and tested in various roles. Bat at no. 3, check. Bat to hit and bat to save the innings, check. Bowl in the powerplay, check. Bowl at the death, check. And bowl bouncers at batsmen, double-check. Well, the last one is not something that will get him on the side, but all get the point. Having said all of that, Krunal is a brilliant ‘like for like’ replacement for Jadeja and might just get in because of that.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-547515" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mohammed-Siraj-2.jpg" alt="Mohammed Siraj" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-547515" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammed Siraj. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Popperfoto via Getty Images)</figcaption>

A year ago if Siraj would have been anywhere near the India team’s squad for the T20 World Cup, a lot of people would have assumed he is in the reserves. But, that has changed now for sure. Siraj is a much better bowler and his upward rise has been tremendous to watch, as India had longed for an out and out fast-bowler and he is just that.

Siraj’s international numbers in T20 cricket are nothing more than disastrous but he played all those matches wearing the cape of the ‘old Siraj.’ The thing about the old Siraj was that, despite being every bit exciting, he was expensive with the ball. However, it was in the IPL 2020, where his economy dropped to his career-best, 8.68, which might still be expensive but way less than what he had in the preceding season.

After his Test debut though, Siraj has been in a different mode. His economy during the first leg of IPL 2021 was 7.34, with him nailing more yorkers than ever and also bowling tight lines whenever required. Add to this, his strike rate of 14.8 in the IPL 2020 in the UAE, and one might find a nice recipe of throwing in someone who could move the bowl both ways early in the innings and take advantage of the new ball. And in case of fans forgot, he has pace too.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-541913" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chetan-Sakariya-2.jpg" alt="Chetan Sakariya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-541913" class="wp-caption-text">Chetan Sakariya of India against Sri Lanka. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Well, this might be the most outlandish but it isn’t impossible if you really think hard about it. There are things that <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/felt-amazing-that-a-legend-like-rahul-dravid-was-following-my-ipl-performances-chetan-sakariya/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sakariya</a> can offer which no other pacers in this current Indian team can provide. The young pacer from Saurashtra has shown his ability to bowl good lines consistently and wait for the rewards.

So far, in his seven-match IPL journey, Sakariya has already bowled in challenging conditions, against all odds, and also bowled the tough overs. What has been the most interesting thing about his bowling is the ability to bowl variations. He has two or possibly three types of slower balls under his variations. One of them is the conventional back of the hand slower one (which has become quite rare today), while he also has an off-cutter.

Now, India does have Shardul Thakur who bowls the back of the handball, while Jasprit Bumrah is the master of the off-cutter, but both of them are right-handed bowlers. What is mainly unique about Sakariya is the angle which he provides. And, one can argue with T Natarajan, but he is more of a yorker specialist and there is obviously an injury concern with him. Given these things, one may be tempted to consider Sakariya for the T20 World Cup.

With the days of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-world-cup-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">T20 World Cup</a> approaching soon, all the Indian fans are getting excited, considering the fact that this could be the year when they break their ICC tournament jinx and bring home a trophy. But before the tournament starts, there is always a period when players are anxious because they are not sure whether they have done enough to secure a place in the squad or not.&nbsp;
With the IPL 2021 second leg approaching, BCCI is expected to announce the squad anytime soon. But, there could be a situation where they might just wait for a little longer and see the performances of some players in the IPL. There could be some players though, who might just be surprising inclusions for the big event.&nbsp; Here’s predicting the 
<h2>Surprising inclusions in India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2021</h2>
<h3>1. Varun Chakravarthy</h3>
<figure id="attachment_540898" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-540898" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-540898" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Varun-Chakravarthy-1.jpg" alt="Varun Chakravarthy" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-540898" class="wp-caption-text">Varun Chakravarthy. (Photo Source: BCCI/Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/if-india-wins-t20-world-cup-varun-chakravarthy-would-have-played-a-major-role-dinesh-karthik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Varun Chakravarthy’</a>s sudden rise in Indian cricket is definitely a story of inspiration for many young sports lovers. However, his story gets highlighted every now and then because of his success on the field. In the 2020 Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates, Chakravarthy had his breakthrough season after a couple of years of teasing everyone.&nbsp;
He emerged as a successful mystery spinner, the likes which have not been a regular occurrence in Indian cricket in recent times. His ability to spin the ball both ways and confuse the batsmen with his variations impressed the Indian selectors. During that season, he ended with 17 wickets from 13 matches.&nbsp;
He had got an opportunity to travel to Australia but was ruled out due to an injury. When India was going to play England earlier this year, he did manage to get in the squad but his fitness was deemed not up to the mark. Finally, his opportunity came in Sri Lanka. So far, his numbers suggest all good things. He has an economy of 5.3 in his three T20Is and around the seven mark in the IPL. With India struggling to narrow down quality and consistent spinner, Chakravarthy could just turn out to be the surprise package.&nbsp;

<h3>2. Ishan Kishan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_538007" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-538007" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-538007" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ishan-Kishan-2.jpg" alt="Ishan Kishan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-538007" class="wp-caption-text">Ishan Kishan. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Much like Varun Chakravarthy, IPL 2020 can be considered Ishan Kishan’s breakthrough season. He managed to score more than 500 runs for Mumbai Indians at an average of 57.33 and a strike rate of 145. That was the last thing he needed to make it to the Indian team after being a consistent performer at the domestic and India A level.&nbsp;
Between then and now, Kishan has played three T20Is, in one which he made a match-winning 56 runs from 32 balls. On his <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-had-told-everyone-in-the-dressing-room-that-i-will-hit-six-off-first-ball-ishan-kishan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ODI debut</a>, he made 59 runs from just 42 balls to help India chase down a total with several overs to spare. By all means, the Jharkhand wicketkeeper is a talented player and should deserve a chance in this Indian team.
What doesn’t fall in his favor, for now, is that both KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are more than likely to feature in the playing XI. But, Kishan as an idea in the middle order works really well. His batting is quite charismatic and he is not afraid to take on the spinners, who can be heavily used in the UAE. Just one more fact about Kishan- he hit 30 sixes in the UAE IPL 2020, most by any player in the tournament.&nbsp;

<h3>3. Krunal Pandya</h3>
<figure id="attachment_477911" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-477911" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-477911" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Krunal-Pandya.jpg" alt="Krunal Pandya" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-477911" class="wp-caption-text">Krunal Pandya. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/krunal-pandya-shakes-a-leg-on-dua-lipas-hit-song-levitating-alongside-pankhuri-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Krunal Pandya</a> has already played 19 T20Is for India and in them, he has shown his capabilities to deliver with the bat and with the ball. The senior Pandya is someone who is a bit of both, but a lot more trustable. With the ball, he presents unique challenges, taking the ball away from the right-hander, the low trajectory of bounce with low arm action and as a bowler, his lines are tight.&nbsp;
A couple of years ago, whatever he was offering, no one else could. Well, maybe, Ravindra Jadeja. But, until the last two years, the Saurashtra all-rounder’s numbers in T20 cricket weren’t too good. However, that has changed completely. Now, if there is a toss-up between Jadeja and Krunal, maybe the former will get a nod.&nbsp;
However, where Krunal takes the cake is his big-match temperament and ability to adapt. Even though Jadeja is versatile, Krunal is someone who has been tried and tested in various roles. Bat at no. 3, check. Bat to hit and bat to save the innings, check. Bowl in the powerplay, check. Bowl at the death, check. And bowl bouncers at batsmen, double-check. Well, the last one is not something that will get him on the side, but all get the point. Having said all of that, Krunal is a brilliant ‘like for like’ replacement for Jadeja and might just get in because of that.&nbsp;

<h3>4. Mohammed Siraj</h3>
<figure id="attachment_547515" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-547515" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-547515" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mohammed-Siraj-2.jpg" alt="Mohammed Siraj" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-547515" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammed Siraj. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Popperfoto via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
A year ago if Siraj would have been anywhere near the India team’s squad for the T20 World Cup, a lot of people would have assumed he is in the reserves. But, that has changed now for sure. Siraj is a much better bowler and his upward rise has been tremendous to watch, as India had longed for an out and out fast-bowler and he is just that.&nbsp;
Siraj’s international numbers in T20 cricket are nothing more than disastrous but he played all those matches wearing the cape of the ‘old Siraj.’ The thing about the old Siraj was that, despite being every bit exciting, he was expensive with the ball. However, it was in the IPL 2020, where his economy dropped to his career-best, 8.68, which might still be expensive but way less than what he had in the preceding season.
After his Test debut though, Siraj has been in a different mode. His economy during the first leg of IPL 2021 was 7.34, with him nailing more yorkers than ever and also bowling tight lines whenever required. Add to this, his strike rate of 14.8 in the IPL 2020 in the UAE, and one might find a nice recipe of throwing in someone who could move the bowl both ways early in the innings and take advantage of the new ball. And in case of fans forgot, he has pace too.&nbsp;

<h3>5. Chetan Sakariya</h3>
<figure id="attachment_541913" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-541913" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-541913" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chetan-Sakariya-2.jpg" alt="Chetan Sakariya" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-541913" class="wp-caption-text">Chetan Sakariya of India against Sri Lanka. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Well, this might be the most outlandish but it isn’t impossible if you really think hard about it. There are things that <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/felt-amazing-that-a-legend-like-rahul-dravid-was-following-my-ipl-performances-chetan-sakariya/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sakariya</a> can offer which no other pacers in this current Indian team can provide. The young pacer from Saurashtra has shown his ability to bowl good lines consistently and wait for the rewards.&nbsp;
So far, in his seven-match IPL journey, Sakariya has already bowled in challenging conditions, against all odds, and also bowled the tough overs. What has been the most interesting thing about his bowling is the ability to bowl variations. He has two or possibly three types of slower balls under his variations. One of them is the conventional back of the hand slower one (which has become quite rare today), while he also has an off-cutter.
Now, India does have Shardul Thakur who bowls the back of the handball, while Jasprit Bumrah is the master of the off-cutter, but both of them are right-handed bowlers. What is mainly unique about Sakariya is the angle which he provides. And, one can argue with T Natarajan, but he is more of a yorker specialist and there is obviously an injury concern with him. Given these things, one may be tempted to consider Sakariya for the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

With the days of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20-world-cup-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">T20 World Cup</a> approaching soon, all the Indian fans are getting excited, considering the fact that this could be the year when they break their ICC tournament jinx and bring home a trophy. But before the tournament starts, there is always a period when players are anxious because they are not sure whether they have done enough to secure a place in the squad or not. 
With the IPL 2021 second leg approaching, BCCI is expected to announce the squad anytime soon. But, there could be a situation where they might just wait for a little longer and see the performances of some players in the IPL. There could be some players though, who might just be surprising inclusions for the big event.  Here’s predicting the 
<h2>Surprising inclusions in India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2021</h2>
<h3>1. Varun Chakravarthy</h3>
<figure id="attachment_540898" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-540898" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-540898" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Varun-Chakravarthy-1.jpg" alt="Varun Chakravarthy" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-540898" class="wp-caption-text">Varun Chakravarthy. (Photo Source: BCCI/Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/if-india-wins-t20-world-cup-varun-chakravarthy-would-have-played-a-major-role-dinesh-karthik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Varun Chakravarthy’</a>s sudden rise in Indian cricket is definitely a story of inspiration for many young sports lovers. However, his story gets highlighted every now and then because of his success on the field. In the 2020 Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates, Chakravarthy had his breakthrough season after a couple of years of teasing everyone. 
He emerged as a successful mystery spinner, the likes which have not been a regular occurrence in Indian cricket in recent times. His ability to spin the ball both ways and confuse the batsmen with his variations impressed the Indian selectors. During that season, he ended with 17 wickets from 13 matches. 
He had got an opportunity to travel to Australia but was ruled out due to an injury. When India was going to play England earlier this year, he did manage to get in the squad but his fitness was deemed not up to the mark. Finally, his opportunity came in Sri Lanka. So far, his numbers suggest all good things. He has an economy of 5.3 in his three T20Is and around the seven mark in the IPL. With India struggling to narrow down quality and consistent spinner, Chakravarthy could just turn out to be the surprise package. 

<h3>2. Ishan Kishan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_538007" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-538007" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-538007" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ishan-Kishan-2.jpg" alt="Ishan Kishan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-538007" class="wp-caption-text">Ishan Kishan. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Much like Varun Chakravarthy, IPL 2020 can be considered Ishan Kishan’s breakthrough season. He managed to score more than 500 runs for Mumbai Indians at an average of 57.33 and a strike rate of 145. That was the last thing he needed to make it to the Indian team after being a consistent performer at the domestic and India A level. 
Between then and now, Kishan has played three T20Is, in one which he made a match-winning 56 runs from 32 balls. On his <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-had-told-everyone-in-the-dressing-room-that-i-will-hit-six-off-first-ball-ishan-kishan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ODI debut</a>, he made 59 runs from just 42 balls to help India chase down a total with several overs to spare. By all means, the Jharkhand wicketkeeper is a talented player and should deserve a chance in this Indian team.
What doesn’t fall in his favor, for now, is that both KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are more than likely to feature in the playing XI. But, Kishan as an idea in the middle order works really well. His batting is quite charismatic and he is not afraid to take on the spinners, who can be heavily used in the UAE. Just one more fact about Kishan- he hit 30 sixes in the UAE IPL 2020, most by any player in the tournament. 

<h3>3. Krunal Pandya</h3>
<figure id="attachment_477911" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-477911" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-477911" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Krunal-Pandya.jpg" alt="Krunal Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-477911" class="wp-caption-text">Krunal Pandya. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/krunal-pandya-shakes-a-leg-on-dua-lipas-hit-song-levitating-alongside-pankhuri-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Krunal Pandya</a> has already played 19 T20Is for India and in them, he has shown his capabilities to deliver with the bat and with the ball. The senior Pandya is someone who is a bit of both, but a lot more trustable. With the ball, he presents unique challenges, taking the ball away from the right-hander, the low trajectory of bounce with low arm action and as a bowler, his lines are tight. 
A couple of years ago, whatever he was offering, no one else could. Well, maybe, Ravindra Jadeja. But, until the last two years, the Saurashtra all-rounder’s numbers in T20 cricket weren&#8217;t too good. However, that has changed completely. Now, if there is a toss-up between Jadeja and Krunal, maybe the former will get a nod. 
However, where Krunal takes the cake is his big-match temperament and ability to adapt. Even though Jadeja is versatile, Krunal is someone who has been tried and tested in various roles. Bat at no. 3, check. Bat to hit and bat to save the innings, check. Bowl in the powerplay, check. Bowl at the death, check. And bowl bouncers at batsmen, double-check. Well, the last one is not something that will get him on the side, but all get the point. Having said all of that, Krunal is a brilliant ‘like for like’ replacement for Jadeja and might just get in because of that. 

<h3>4. Mohammed Siraj</h3>
<figure id="attachment_547515" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-547515" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-547515" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mohammed-Siraj-2.jpg" alt="Mohammed Siraj" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-547515" class="wp-caption-text">Mohammed Siraj. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Popperfoto via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
A year ago if Siraj would have been anywhere near the India team’s squad for the T20 World Cup, a lot of people would have assumed he is in the reserves. But, that has changed now for sure. Siraj is a much better bowler and his upward rise has been tremendous to watch, as India had longed for an out and out fast-bowler and he is just that. 
Siraj’s international numbers in T20 cricket are nothing more than disastrous but he played all those matches wearing the cape of the ‘old Siraj.’ The thing about the old Siraj was that, despite being every bit exciting, he was expensive with the ball. However, it was in the IPL 2020, where his economy dropped to his career-best, 8.68, which might still be expensive but way less than what he had in the preceding season.
After his Test debut though, Siraj has been in a different mode. His economy during the first leg of IPL 2021 was 7.34, with him nailing more yorkers than ever and also bowling tight lines whenever required. Add to this, his strike rate of 14.8 in the IPL 2020 in the UAE, and one might find a nice recipe of throwing in someone who could move the bowl both ways early in the innings and take advantage of the new ball. And in case of fans forgot, he has pace too. 

<h3>5. Chetan Sakariya</h3>
<figure id="attachment_541913" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-541913" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-541913" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chetan-Sakariya-2.jpg" alt="Chetan Sakariya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-541913" class="wp-caption-text">Chetan Sakariya of India against Sri Lanka. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Well, this might be the most outlandish but it isn’t impossible if you really think hard about it. There are things that <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/felt-amazing-that-a-legend-like-rahul-dravid-was-following-my-ipl-performances-chetan-sakariya/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sakariya</a> can offer which no other pacers in this current Indian team can provide. The young pacer from Saurashtra has shown his ability to bowl good lines consistently and wait for the rewards. 
So far, in his seven-match IPL journey, Sakariya has already bowled in challenging conditions, against all odds, and also bowled the tough overs. What has been the most interesting thing about his bowling is the ability to bowl variations. He has two or possibly three types of slower balls under his variations. One of them is the conventional back of the hand slower one (which has become quite rare today), while he also has an off-cutter.
Now, India does have Shardul Thakur who bowls the back of the handball, while Jasprit Bumrah is the master of the off-cutter, but both of them are right-handed bowlers. What is mainly unique about Sakariya is the angle which he provides. And, one can argue with T Natarajan, but he is more of a yorker specialist and there is obviously an injury concern with him. Given these things, one may be tempted to consider Sakariya for the T20 World Cup.

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